Rafael Nadal is the current record-holder among the men for the highest number of Grand Slam titles — 22. His biggest rivals are right behind him, with Novak Djokovic at 21 and Roger Federer at 20.Although the Swiss legend retired from professional tennis a couple of months ago, the majority of the tennis world is confident of Djokovic surpassing the Spaniard's record, given the fitness levels of both players.During his ongoing South American exhibition tour, Nadal attended a press conference in Quito, Ecuador. He was asked if he considered himself the greatest player of all time. The 36-year-old stated that leaving pleasant memories in people's minds was more important for him than being the best player."For me, the important legacy is that all the people who have been able to live with me during the 20 years of my career have a good human memory of me. In the end, personal issues, education, respect, and the affection with which you can treat people go above the professional issue." Nadal said.Fans were once again in awe of the World No. 2 and his response, calling him the "GOAT on and off the court.""You’re spot on babe! Your legacy will live on with us who witnessed & enjoyed your fantastic tennis career. We’re lucky & happy to have lived, in your era.. seen and enjoyed your spectacular tennis. We love you so much," a fan tweeted.Madel Suravilla@madel_suravillaYou’re spot on babe! Your legacy will live on with us who witnessed & enjoyed your fantastic tennis career. We’re lucky & happy to have lived, in your era.. seen and enjoyed your spectacular tennis. We love you so much. 🥰🤩. @RafaelNadal twitter.com/eurosport/stat…Eurosport@eurosportSomebody asked @RafaelNadal whether he thinks he's the ......his response is classic Rafa 🥰482Somebody asked @RafaelNadal whether he thinks he's the 🐐......his response is classic Rafa 🥰 https://t.co/tcgsf9zIGpYou’re spot on babe! Your legacy will live on with us who witnessed & enjoyed your fantastic tennis career. We’re lucky & happy to have lived, in your era.. seen and enjoyed your spectacular tennis. We love you so much. ❤️😍🥰😘🤩. @RafaelNadal 👑🐐🎾 twitter.com/eurosport/stat…"Prime Federer and Prime Djokovic to deal with, a mountain of slams missed and he still has the most. He is the greatest. He didn't wait for Fed to get old, he took him out when he was young. Context matters," a user wrote.Kim@Saint_Gerrard@Joey_Taylor466 @eurosport @RafaelNadal Prime Federer and Prime Djokovic to deal with, a mountain of slams missed and he still has the most. He is the greatest. He didn't wait for Fed to get old, he took him out when he was young. Context matters 191@Joey_Taylor466 @eurosport @RafaelNadal Prime Federer and Prime Djokovic to deal with, a mountain of slams missed and he still has the most. He is the greatest. He didn't wait for Fed to get old, he took him out when he was young. Context matters 🐐"All these statistics, win percentages, which surface, titles , no 1 won’t count …. At the end it’s what impression you leave in the mind of people which makes them cherish it forever. Love how he wants to leave impressions that will transcend across generations," a tweet read.NautankiKudi@kadampekadam@eurosport @RafaelNadal All these statistics, win percentages, which surface , titles ,no 1 won’t count …. At the end it’s what impression you leave in the mind of people which makes them cherish it forever.Love how he wants to leave impressions that will transcend across generations.23@eurosport @RafaelNadal All these statistics, win percentages, which surface , titles ,no 1 won’t count …. At the end it’s what impression you leave in the mind of people which makes them cherish it forever.Love how he wants to leave impressions that will transcend across generations.Here are a few more reactions:Meagan Mitchell@theemeagan@eurosport @RafaelNadal This man. Tennis player, legend, father, husband, brother and friend. How could you not be a fan of this guy? I feel sorry for you.9@eurosport @RafaelNadal This man. Tennis player, legend, father, husband, brother and friend. How could you not be a fan of this guy? I feel sorry for you.AMiller@milleropoulosNadal sure sounds as if sees the end game of his career on court. I'd guess year's many changes brought many things to forefront - seeing another Spaniard at #1, Federer retire ( @AmyLundyDahl ), enormous change in family life. He will still work so hard, and win. @jon_wertheim twitter.com/eurosport/stat…Eurosport@eurosportSomebody asked @RafaelNadal whether he thinks he's the ......his response is classic Rafa 🥰79782Somebody asked @RafaelNadal whether he thinks he's the 🐐......his response is classic Rafa 🥰 https://t.co/tcgsf9zIGpNadal sure sounds as if sees the end game of his career on court. I'd guess year's many changes brought many things to forefront - seeing another Spaniard at #1, Federer retire ( @AmyLundyDahl ), enormous change in family life. He will still work so hard, and win. @jon_wertheim twitter.com/eurosport/stat…Sztr@Sztr11@eurosport @RafaelNadal On and Off court131@eurosport @RafaelNadal 🐐 On and Off court❤️Finishing the hat... Where there never was a hat.@DivagirlV11I didn't need another reason to adore him. But yet, here it is. twitter.com/eurosport/stat…Eurosport@eurosportSomebody asked @RafaelNadal whether he thinks he's the ......his response is classic Rafa 🥰182Somebody asked @RafaelNadal whether he thinks he's the 🐐......his response is classic Rafa 🥰 https://t.co/tcgsf9zIGpI didn't need another reason to adore him. But yet, here it is. twitter.com/eurosport/stat…Călin@elmagrafan@eurosport @RafaelNadal GOAT in tennis and GOAT in life!81@eurosport @RafaelNadal GOAT in tennis and GOAT in life!Flavietto99 🇮🇹 (RAFA 22 🏆)@FlavioBertolin8Who knows how tired he is of always hearing the same questions and always giving the same answers. He probably goes automatically by now twitter.com/eurosport/stat…Eurosport@eurosportSomebody asked @RafaelNadal whether he thinks he's the ......his response is classic Rafa 🥰383Somebody asked @RafaelNadal whether he thinks he's the 🐐......his response is classic Rafa 🥰 https://t.co/tcgsf9zIGpWho knows how tired he is of always hearing the same questions and always giving the same answers. He probably goes automatically by now 😄😄😄 twitter.com/eurosport/stat…Omnni@omnii88@eurosport @RafaelNadal Rafa is very smart saying this, he’s referring that you need class on and off court to be a GOAT 91@eurosport @RafaelNadal Rafa is very smart saying this, he’s referring that you need class on and off court to be a GOAT 😉Rafael Nadal's R3 match against David Goffin in Madrid features among best ATP matches of 2022David Goffin (L) and Rafael NadalThe ATP recently released a list of the five best matches on the tour (other than Grand Slams) this season, and Rafael Nadal's third-round encounter against David Goffin at the Madrid Open took the second spot. The Spaniard suffered a fractured rib in March during the Indian Wells Masters and was out of action for more than a month. Having won the Madrid Open five times, Nadal was expected to go deep into the tournament despite a long layoff. He faced Goffin in the third round and while the first set was not a problem for the Mallorcan, he dropped his level in the second. Goffin fought back from 5-3 down and won four consecutive games to force a third set.The third set was decided by a tie-break, with Nadal stepping up to save as many as four match points in one of the most exciting games this year. He won the match 6-3, 5-7, 7-6(9), in three hours and nine minutes.