(VIDEO) Nadal's touching farewell as he thanks Wimbledon staff after exiting tournament

Rafael Nadal will not take any further part in this year's Wimbledon with a withdrawal due to a 7mm abdominal tear halting him at the semi-final stage with Nick Kyrgios receiving a bye.

But the character of Nadal isn't in question as the Spaniard took his time in a touching farewell to thank all the staff giving them hugs and kisses one by one.

“I made my decision because I believe that I cannot win two matches under these circumstances,” he said. “I can’t serve at the right speed; I can’t do normal movements.

“I can’t imagine myself winning two matches like this, and for respect for myself in a way, I don’t want to go out there and not be competitive enough to play at the level I need to play at to achieve my goal.”