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Rafael Nadal Brought to Tears At Retirement Match

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EMOTIONAL FAREWELL Davis Cup

Rafael Nadal's 23-year career has come to an end ... and the legendary tennis player was overwhelmed with emotion as fans gave him a heartfelt ovation at the Davis Cup.

Nadal -- who was the No. 1-ranked singles player for 209 weeks -- had his last match on Tuesday in the Davis Cup quarterfinals in Malaga, Spain ... a 6-4, 6-4 loss to Botic van de Zandschup.

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After the final point, Nadal was honored with a retirement ceremony .