MALAGA, Spain — Rafael Nadal first stepped onto the clay courts of the French Open as a teenager in 2005 and left with the championship title. He secured his final Grand Slam victory at the same tournament in 2022 at the age of 36, marking his last major success in the sport.

It is fitting that his 22 Grand Slam titles are intertwined with Roland Garros, a venue that has become synonymous with his legacy. Yet, it’s critical to recognize that Nadal achieved a career Grand Slam, securing multiple titles at each of the sport’s four significant tournaments.

Now 38 years old, Nadal is preparing to retire, with his final appearance set for the Davis Cup Final 8 beginning this Tuesday. Spain will face the Netherlands as he reflects on his illustrious career punctuated by his 22 major wins, starting with his most recent achievement:

**No. 22: 2022 French Open**
Final Match: Defeated Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0
Achievement: Extended his perfect French Open final record to 14-0, even after receiving nerve treatment in his left foot.
Quote: “It’s obvious that with the circumstances that I am playing (in), I can’t — and I don’t want to — keep going.”

**No. 21: 2022 Australian Open**
Final Match: Overcame Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5
Achievement: Became the first man in 57 years to win the Australian Open final after losing the first two sets.
Quote: “I just wanted to keep believing till the end.”

**No. 20: 2020 French Open**
Final Match: Triumphed over Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-2, 7-5
Achievement: Matched Federer’s tally with 20 Slam titles while winning the French Open without dropping a set for the fourth time.
Quote: “In terms of these records, of course I care.”

**No. 19: 2019 U.S. Open**
Final Match: Beat Medvedev 7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4
Achievement: Became the first man to win Grand Slam titles after turning 30.
Quote: “The nerves were so high. A crazy match.”

**No. 18: 2019 French Open**
Final Match: Defeated Dominic Thiem 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1
Achievement: Made history as the first player to win a Grand Slam tournament 12 times.
Quote: “Let’s see for how long I am able to manage and to continue this.”

**No. 17: 2018 French Open**
Final Match: Won against Thiem 6-4, 6-3, 6-2
Achievement: Aided by a victory over Thiem, who was the only player to defeat him on clay in 2017 or 2018.
Quote: “If you tell me seven, eight years ago that I would be here … having this trophy with me again, I would have said that is something almost impossible. But here we are.”

**No. 16: 2017 U.S. Open**
Final Match: Conquered Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-3, 6-4
Achievement: Secured his second major title of the season after a long absence from major finals.
Quote: “After a couple of years without competing at this very high, high level, very happy to be back.”

**No. 15: 2017 French Open**
Final Match: Defeated Stan Wawrinka 6-2, 6-3, 6-1
Achievement: Dominated the tournament, winning every set and conceding only 35 games.
Quote: “A perfect Roland Garros for me.”

**No. 14: 2014 French Open**
Final Match: Beat Djokovic 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, 6-4
Achievement: Achieved a record fifth consecutive French Open victory, equaling Pete Sampras’s total of 14 major titles.
Quote: “Playing here in Roland Garros is just unforgettable.”

**No. 13: 2013 U.S. Open**
Final Match: Outperformed Djokovic 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1
Achievement: Ended the season with a remarkable 60-3 record and 10 titles.
Quote: “This season is probably the most emotional one in my career.”

**No. 12: 2013 French Open**
Final Match: Defeated David Ferrer 6-3, 6-2, 6-3
Achievement: Made a significant comeback from a knee injury that kept him off the court for over half a year.
Quote: “I never like to compare years, but it’s true that this year means something very special for me.”

**No. 11: 2012 French Open**
Final Match: Conquered Djokovic 6-4, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5
Achievement: Captured the title in a rain-interrupted match, breaking Borg’s men’s record for titles in Paris, denying Djokovic a fourth consecutive major.
Quote: “My mental part, probably, on clay is one of the most important things.”

**No. 10: 2011 French Open**
Final Match: Beat Roger Federer 7-5, 7-6 (3), 5-7, 6-1
Achievement: Enhanced his record to 4-0 against Federer in French Open finals.
Quote: “If I win this tournament, I know my year is fantastic.”

**No. 9: 2010 U.S. Open**
Final Match: Beat Djokovic 6–4, 5–7, 6–4, 6–2
Achievement: Achieved his third straight Slam trophy and his first in New York, completing a career Grand Slam.
Quote: “I’m still 24, so we will see where I am when I finish my career.”

**No. 8: 2010 Wimbledon**
Final Match: Defeated Tomas Berdych 6-3, 7-5, 6-4
Achievement: Claimed both the French Open and Wimbledon titles in a single season once more, despite an injury that stopped him from defending his 2009 title at Wimbledon.
Quote: “If you want to play well, (you’re) going to find a way.”

**No. 7: 2010 French Open**
Final Match: Beat Robin Soderling 6-4, 6-2, 6-4
Achievement: Finished the tournament without losing a set, defeating Soderling, who had previously handed him his first loss at the French Open.
Quote: “I’m back.”

**No. 6: 2009 Australian Open**
Final Match: Defeated Federer 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (3), 3-6, 6-2
Achievement: Secured his third consecutive victory against Federer in major finals.
Quote: “To receive this trophy from Rod Laver is a dream for me.”

**No. 5: 2008 Wimbledon**
Final Match: Overcame Federer 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-7 (8), 9-7
Achievement: Captured a thrilling match that concluded as daylight faded, claiming a non-French Open major title while stopping Federer from clinching his sixth consecutive Wimbledon championship.
Quote: “He deserved this title, too.”

**No. 4: 2008 French Open**
Final Match: Beat Federer 6-1, 6-3, 6-0
Achievement: Achieved the most one-sided final at the French Open since 1977, marking the first time since Borg in 1980 that a player won the event without dropping a set.
Quote: “I am humble, but the numbers are the numbers.”

**No. 3: 2007 French Open**
Final Match: Defeated Federer 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4
Achievement: Saved 16 of 17 break points and became only the second man since 1914 (after Borg) to win three consecutive French Opens.
Quote: “I am very happy, but I am really sad for Roger.”

**No. 2: 2006 French Open**
Final Match: Beat Federer 1-6, 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 (4)
Achievement: Ended Federer’s 27-match Grand Slam winning streak and handed him his first loss in a major final.
Quote: “A bit of luck, a bit of tennis, a bit of mental attitude.”

**No. 1: 2005 French Open**
Final Match: Overcame Mariano Puerta 6-7 (6), 6-3, 6-1, 7-5
Achievement: Two days post turning 19, Nadal made history by being the first man to win the French Open in his debut since Mats Wilander in 1982.
Quote: “When you reach your goal, it’s an extraordinary moment. For the first time, I cried after winning a match.”