Paolini led Italy to a 2-0 victory over the Slovaks, defeating Rebecca Sramkova to clinch her country's first team victory in over a decade.

The smiling snapshot was accompanied by a heartfelt tribute from Paolini to Nadal, whom she described as a "true inspiration to me and sports fans everywhere."

Standing at 10 meters tall, the video showcased images of Nadal through the years with the shimmering Eiffel Tower as a stunning backdrop.

From triumphant victories to a valiant defeat, enjoy a few savory slices—alongside some fearsome forehands—from Rafa's remarkable career.

The Spaniard showed how far fighting spirit and full-throttle effort can take an athlete.

His love for the game protected him from growing cynical or jaded, even after his body was pommeled by one injury after another.

Botic van de Zandschulp was a contributor to both points for the Netherlands, having defeated Rafa earlier Tuesday in Malaga.

Rafa may have been humble. But he was also deeply driven.

"To see your career from the beginning to today was an honor," Williams wrote in a social media post saluting her fellow all-time great.

Nadal implied he had played the final singles match of his career after losing in straight sets to Botic van de Zandschulp in Malaga on Tuesday.

The world No. 80 put the Netherlands ahead 1-0 in their quarterfinal tie, with Spain now needing to win the final two rubbers to advance.