Some of the biggest names in sports, including former footballers David Beckham, Raúl González, Iker Casillas, and Andrés Iniesta; tennis stars Novak Djokovic, Juan Martín del Potro, and Roger Federer; and golfer Sergio García, honored Rafael Nadal in a heartfelt video tribute. The tribute was shown on the big screens at the Martín Carpena arena in Málaga during an event celebrating Nadal's illustrious career.

“Thank you for making us feel so much emotion and bringing us so much joy,” said Casillas, a sentiment echoed by fellow footballers Rodri Hernández, Beckham, Iniesta, and Raúl González, who called Nadal “the greatest athlete in history, with values that inspired my career.”

Novak Djokovic, Nadal’s longtime rival, praised his "tenacity and incredible energy as a source of inspiration," a sentiment shared by tennis legends like Juan Martín del Potro, Serena Williams, and Spain’s own Conchita Martínez, who highlighted Nadal's exceptional qualities.

Golfer Sergio García also expressed his admiration, while Nadal, visibly moved, watched the emotional tribute from the court, surrounded by the adoration of Spanish fans.