It was a heart-breaking moment for fans when Rafael Nadal announced his decision to withdraw from the 2022 Wimbledon Championships due to an abdominal injury on Thursday. The decision came a day before he was set to face Nick Kyrgios in the semifinals. Undefeated at this year's Majors, Nadal was inching closer towards his third grasscourt title.A heartwarming video surfaced online on Friday, in which the Spaniard can be seen greeting the staff at Wimbledon one by one just before leaving the venue. Before driving off in the video, Nadal can be heard saying, "Hope to see you next year."While his endearing gesture won over the fans, those who regularly worked behind the scenes at various tournaments stated that it was a habit for the 36-year-old to do it at every tournament he contests."When Nadal is on court...he is not human. When Nadal is off court...he is the best human. Just Rafa being Rafa," a fan wrote.Vivek More@VivekMore100@97InThe5th When Nadal is on court...he is not human.When Nadal is off court...he is the best human. Just Rafa being Rafa...49535@97InThe5th When Nadal is on court...he is not human.When Nadal is off court...he is the best human. Just Rafa being Rafa...🦋🎾Philip MC🎾🦋@pmca80@97InThe5th One of the many things that separate him from the rest 1763@97InThe5th One of the many things that separate him from the rest 👑"The greatness of Rafael Nadal. There will never be another Rafa!! Still gutted for what happened in last 24 hours..but still on a high as to what he gave in 1st two slams of the year. Bring on NYC!! Vamos Rafa," a fan tweeted.Ankur Begwani@ankurbegwani06@97InThe5th The greatness of Rafael Nadal. There will never be another Rafa!! Still gutted for what happened in last 24 hours..but still on a high as to what he gave in 1st two slams of the year. Bring on NYC!! Vamos Rafa!!1133@97InThe5th The greatness of Rafael Nadal. There will never be another Rafa!! Still gutted for what happened in last 24 hours..but still on a high as to what he gave in 1st two slams of the year. Bring on NYC!! Vamos Rafa!!mlowell✌️BoycottNRA@RNRaptor1@97InThe5th Even with a broken heart RAFA is in a class of his own. Gracious, kind courteous.Vamos862@97InThe5th Even with a broken heart RAFA is in a class of his own. Gracious, kind courteous.Vamos"In a world where you can choose to be whoever you want, choose to be a Rafa. What a beautiful human being you are, @RafaelNadal," another tweet read.ladymadhatter@Dee20NovIn a world where you can choose to be whoever you want, choose to be a Rafa. What a beautiful human being you are, @RafaelNadal! twitter.com/97InThe5th/sta…9-7 in the 5th@97InThe5thRafa saying bye and thank you for everything to every single person1661135Rafa saying bye and thank you for everything to every single person https://t.co/fkwE0ZkAaAIn a world where you can choose to be whoever you want, choose to be a Rafa. What a beautiful human being you are, @RafaelNadal! twitter.com/97InThe5th/sta…"As worker in Roland Garros since 2018, I can say that Rafa is always so kind with the staff and he takes time to greet every single person at the end of the tournament. I love RAFA NADAL because he is a great fighter on court and the definition of humility off court," another fan said.Arthur Delaye 🇫🇷🇫🇷⭐️⭐️@ArthurDelayeAs worker in Roland Garros since 2018 I can say that Rafa is always so kind with the staff and he takes time to greet every single person at the end of the tournament.I love RAFA NADAL because he is a great fighter and court and the definition of humility off court #Wimbledon twitter.com/97inthe5th/sta…9-7 in the 5th@97InThe5thRafa saying bye and thank you for everything to every single person930100Rafa saying bye and thank you for everything to every single person https://t.co/fkwE0ZkAaAAs worker in Roland Garros since 2018 I can say that Rafa is always so kind with the staff and he takes time to greet every single person at the end of the tournament.I love RAFA NADAL because he is a great fighter and court and the definition of humility off court #Wimbledon twitter.com/97inthe5th/sta…"I worked at Wimbledon in the players area for 4 years. He does this every year. Classy bloke and classy team," another user wrote.Bray Ash@brayash24I worked at Wimbledon in the players area for 4 years. He does this every year. Classy bloke and classy team twitter.com/97inthe5th/sta…9-7 in the 5th@97InThe5thRafa saying bye and thank you for everything to every single person66995Rafa saying bye and thank you for everything to every single person https://t.co/fkwE0ZkAaAI worked at Wimbledon in the players area for 4 years. He does this every year. Classy bloke and classy team twitter.com/97inthe5th/sta…"Working at the AO this year, I witnessed Rafa’s incredible friendliness with staff. My one very minor story: Norrie came in looking for a massage table, but none were left. Was going to send him to another room before Rafa instantly got up and offered his table," a fan said.Connor Joyce@connorjoycebOn this. Working at the AO this year, I witnessed Rafa’s incredible friendliness with staff.My one very minor story:Norrie came in looking for a massage table, but none were left. Was going to send him to another room, before Rafa instantly got up and offered his table. (1/2) twitter.com/97InThe5th/sta…9-7 in the 5th@97InThe5thRafa saying bye and thank you for everything to every single person1435187Rafa saying bye and thank you for everything to every single person https://t.co/fkwE0ZkAaAOn this. Working at the AO this year, I witnessed Rafa’s incredible friendliness with staff.My one very minor story:Norrie came in looking for a massage table, but none were left. Was going to send him to another room, before Rafa instantly got up and offered his table. (1/2) twitter.com/97InThe5th/sta…Manasi N Desai@Manasi_Desai@97InThe5th Thanks for the video. I’m going to cry now. We truly don’t deserve him!#VamosRafa #GOAT𓃵261@97InThe5th Thanks for the video. I’m going to cry now. 😭We truly don’t deserve him!💔#VamosRafa #GOAT𓃵"Nadal greeting people before leaving Wimbledon. He still does, especially at Roland-Garros. In 2016, when leaving after 3rd round, everyone applauded him in the office which moved him to tears," a fan said.Quentin Moynet@QuentinMoynetNadal qui salue les gens de l'ombre avant de quitter Wimbledon. Il le fait toujours, notamment à Roland-Garros. En 2016, au moment de partir après son forfait (3e tour), tout le monde l'avait applaudi dans les bureaux ce qui l'avait ému aux larmes. twitter.com/97InThe5th/sta…9-7 in the 5th@97InThe5thRafa saying bye and thank you for everything to every single person1682228Rafa saying bye and thank you for everything to every single person https://t.co/fkwE0ZkAaANadal qui salue les gens de l'ombre avant de quitter Wimbledon. Il le fait toujours, notamment à Roland-Garros. En 2016, au moment de partir après son forfait (3e tour), tout le monde l'avait applaudi dans les bureaux ce qui l'avait ému aux larmes. twitter.com/97InThe5th/sta…"You can watch it in a loop. Rafael Nadal left Wimbledon with great style. He said goodbye to each of them, took time to take photos that would be a memento for many for a lifetime. Pattern," another tweet read.Dawid Żbik@DawidZbikMożna to oglądać w zapętleniu. Z wielką klasą opuścił Wimbledon Rafael Nadal. Pożegnał się z każdym z osobna, znalazł czas na zdjęcia, które będą pamiątką dla wielu na całe życie. Wzór. #Wimbledon twitter.com/97inthe5th/sta…9-7 in the 5th@97InThe5thRafa saying bye and thank you for everything to every single person45624Rafa saying bye and thank you for everything to every single person https://t.co/fkwE0ZkAaAMożna to oglądać w zapętleniu. Z wielką klasą opuścił Wimbledon Rafael Nadal. Pożegnał się z każdym z osobna, znalazł czas na zdjęcia, które będą pamiątką dla wielu na całe życie. Wzór. #Wimbledon twitter.com/97inthe5th/sta…Finishing the hat... Where there never was a hat.@DivagirlV11He carries his own bag after pulling out due to injury. He carries his own ball tray to practice. He walked around to thank everyone individually at the All England club.His superpower is his humility. This is my #Wimbledon final#RafaelNadal𓃵 twitter.com/97InThe5th/sta…9-7 in the 5th@97InThe5thRafa saying bye and thank you for everything to every single person1047Rafa saying bye and thank you for everything to every single person https://t.co/fkwE0ZkAaAHe carries his own bag after pulling out due to injury. He carries his own ball tray to practice. He walked around to thank everyone individually at the All England club.His superpower is his humility. This is my #Wimbledon final#RafaelNadal𓃵 twitter.com/97InThe5th/sta…F r a n 🇪🇸 is proud of Rafa ❤️‍🩹@_rafalewisthis video broke me, is it normal? twitter.com/97inthe5th/sta…9-7 in the 5th@97InThe5thRafa saying bye and thank you for everything to every single person1585Rafa saying bye and thank you for everything to every single person https://t.co/fkwE0ZkAaAthis video broke me, is it normal? twitter.com/97inthe5th/sta…Takashi K@sakurasumire1@Wimbledon @RafaelNadal How could you NOT love a guy like him A true gentleman. Get well soon, Champ!!!!46@Wimbledon @RafaelNadal How could you NOT love a guy like him😭😭 A true gentleman. Get well soon, Champ!!!!Aviator 63@AviatorVC10@Wimbledon @RafaelNadal He is a true gentleman, not many like him left. Good luck and a speedy recovery to Nadal, see you next year.711@Wimbledon @RafaelNadal He is a true gentleman, not many like him left. Good luck and a speedy recovery to Nadal, see you next year.mayurwrites@freentgltyTo have this grace and patience literally hours after being forced to pull out of a major Semis.... In a world of petulant celebs and a-hole rich people, #RafaelNadal𓃵 truly stands alone twitter.com/97InThe5th/sta…9-7 in the 5th@97InThe5thRafa saying bye and thank you for everything to every single person9518Rafa saying bye and thank you for everything to every single person https://t.co/fkwE0ZkAaATo have this grace and patience literally hours after being forced to pull out of a major Semis.... In a world of petulant celebs and a-hole rich people, #RafaelNadal𓃵 truly stands alone twitter.com/97InThe5th/sta…"There's no choice but to look forward" - Rafael Nadal after Wimbledon withdrawalRafael Nadal after his quarterfinal match against Taylor Fritz.Fighting an injury when his father wanted him to retire mid-match, Rafael Nadal defeated Taylor Fritz in a thrilling five-set match in the quarterfinals. The 22-time Grand Slam champion pulled out of the Major one day before his semifinals against Nick Kyrgios. Telediarios de TVE@telediario_tve Nadal aterriza en Barcelona tras abandonar Wimbledon por una lesión abdominal"Al final no queda más remedio que mirar hacia delante, como siempre, aceptar las cosas como vienen y tener una actitud positiva" rtve.es/directo/la-1/20040🔴 Nadal aterriza en Barcelona tras abandonar Wimbledon por una lesión abdominal"Al final no queda más remedio que mirar hacia delante, como siempre, aceptar las cosas como vienen y tener una actitud positiva"📺 rtve.es/directo/la-1/ https://t.co/64QbyKxheNOn Friday, Nadal arrived in Barcelona and addressed the press, stating that he has to accept what has happened and look forward to the future."In the end, there is no choice but to look forward, as always, accept things as they come and have a positive attitude," Nadal said.