Rafael Nadal, center, stands between French tennis federation President Gilles Moretton, right, and is Roland-Garros tournament director Amelie Mauresmo, during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.

Rafael Nadal gets emotional during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.

A sign for Rafa Nadal is placed during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.

Rafael Nadal is cheered by the crowd during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.

Rafael Nadal acknowledges the applause of the audience during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.

Rafael Nadal waves to the crowd during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.

Rafa Nadal, second from left, is joined by Roger Federer, left, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, right, during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.

Rafa Nadal's wife, Maria Francisca Perello, holds her son Rafael Junior, during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.

Rafa Nadal blows a kiss to fans during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.

Fans pay their tribute to Rafa Nadal, during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.

Rafa Nadal, left, hugs Roger Federer, as Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, right, look on, during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.

Rafa Nadal, second right, poses with, from left, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray, right, during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.