Rafael Nadal, 38, announced his retirement from professional tennis on Thursday. Here's a look some of his most memorable Grand Slam matches:
Regarded as one of the greatest tennis matches ever played, Nadal defeated the then reigning Wimbledon champion, Roger Federer, 6–4, 6–4, 6–7(5–7), 6–7(8–10), 9–7
Nadal beat Novak Djokovic 6–2, 4–6, 6–2, 7–6, to enter the semis. He went on to win his 14th title at Roland Garros
Defending champion Djokovic defeated Nadal 5–7, 6–4, 6–2, 6–7(5–7), 7–5 in the final. Lasting 5 hours and 53 minutes, it was the longest ever Grand Slam final
Nadal won his first ever Grand Slam at 19, against Mariano Puerta with a 6–7(6–8), 6–3, 6–1, 7–5 scoreline
Nadal defeated Russia's Daniil Medvedev 2–6, 6–7(5–7), 6–4, 6–4, 7–5 in the final, marking his 21st Grand Slam win, surpassing the joint record he had held, at that time, with Federer and Djokovic