Rafael Nadal‘s retirement marks the end of an era, sparking heartfelt tributes and reflection across the tennis world. Among these memories are moments that will always hold a special place in tennis history, with Nadal in the picture. In this context, Caroline Wozniacki feels a wave of nostalgia as she looks back on her own glorious moments shared with Nadal.

IT Tennis’ official social media account posted a series of photos congratulating the athletes who were declared IT World Champions. Among the photos was a memorable one of Caroline Wozniacki and Rafael Nadal from 2010, when they were both crowned world champions.

Looking at that, Wozniacki re-shared the ITF Tennis post on her social media, highlighting the picture of herself and Rafael Nadal. In her comment, she noted how “we were so young,” at the time the photo was taken. Speaking of that period, Rafael Nadal became the first player to win the Monte-Carlo Masters, Madrid Open, Italian Open, and French Open in the same year in 2010, making history.

He cemented his supremacy on clay by finishing the year as the top-ranked player in the world. Caroline Wozniacki, meanwhile, had a fantastic WTA Tour season. She finished the year as World No. 1 after making it to the finals of eight competitions, winning six of them. Her outstanding year began with a solid start, which included finishing second at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Before this, in 2008, Nadal won two Grand Slam titles—the French Open and Wimbledon—where he defeated Roger Federer in both finals, earning him the title of IT World Champion for the first time. However, for the second time was a great achievement for Nadal.

At the time, he stated, “It is an honour to be named ITF World Champion for the second time. After a difficult year in 2009, it was an amazing feeling to regain the No. 1 ranking and finally win the US Open,” However, after giving so many years to tennis now he has finally decided to pull the retirement plug, after this year’s Davis Cup and this is what the Spaniard has to say.

Nadal is ready to celebrate the Davis Cup as his final tennis event

Nadal, who had to miss last month’s Laver Cup due to fitness issues, has been vocal about his future in tennis. Last year, he revealed that 2024 would likely be his final season on the tour, a decision that has left fans emotional. Following that, he shared that he has chosen the Davis Cup as his last competitive event.

He said, “I am very excited that my last tournament will be the final of the Davis Cup and representing my country. I think I’ve come full circle since one of my first great joys as a professional tennis player was the Davis Cup final in Seville in 2004. I feel super, super lucky for all the things I’ve been able to experience.”

Moreover, Nadal’s legacy in tennis is defined by his unmatched success on clay and his pivotal role in Spain’s international triumphs. With 14 French Open titles and a remarkable record at the Olympics and Davis Cup, he has cemented his status as the “King of Clay.” Nadal’s contributions to the sport will be cherished for generations to come in the future.