New Delhi, May 26 -- Rafael Nadal was honoured on Sunday (May 25) at Roland Garros to mark one of the most heartwarming moments in tennis history. The legend was given a farewell at the place where he built his legacy. Nadal who officially retired last November, returned to the French Open, not to play, but to receive an emotional goodbye from his fans.

The stadium was packed with thousands of supporters wearing orange shirts that read "Merci Rafa" (Thank you, Rafa). Nadal walked onto the clay court one last time and was welcomed with applause. The 38-year-old tennis icon had tears in his eyes.

"I don't know where to start after playing on this court for the past 20 years," Nadal said while delivering his speech. "Winning, losing, but e...