Few athlete-brand partnerships have left as indelible a mark as the one between Rafael Nadal and Nike. As the tennis icon nears the twilight of his illustrious career, Nike has rolled out a heartfelt tribute to celebrate their decades-long collaboration.

Amber Searls-Imagn Images Rafael Nadal is set to retire from professional tennis this week at the Davis Cup. It's an emotional week for fans all over the world, and Nike added to that sentimental feeling on Tuesday with ad about Nadal's legendary career.

Rafael Nadal is undoubtedly one of the best athletes of all time, and his retirement represents the end of an era. The Spanish legend has squeezed his body beyond its limits in order to be able to extend his career as much as possible, despite all the injuries that have affected him in the last two years.