“In life, everything has a beginning and an end,” Rafael Nadal announced his retirement last October. The tennis legend officially said goodbye after playing for Spain in the Davis Cup final. The day of his farewell came.
The Davis Cup starts in Malaga from November 20. Nadal's 23-year career is going to end here. The 38-year-old Spaniard wants to win the tournament before an emotional farewell. Five years ago, under his leadership, Spain won the Davis Cup in Madrid. However, this time he did not confirm whether he will play in doubles or singles.
But everything depends on fitness. Nadal told the Spanish Tennis Federation yesterday, 'First, I have to see how I feel in practice. If I feel like there is no chance of winning singles, then I will not play.'
After winning his 22nd Grand Slam, Nadal has been sidelined by injuries for several years. Even when he returned, he did not see himself. That is why he is worried about fitness before the Davis Cup. “If I don't feel ready, I'll talk to the captain (David Ferrer) first,” he said ahead of the career week. As a professional tennis player I have already told him several times not to make any decisions based on my last week.'
Nadal will pair with Carlos Alcaraz. This year the two played together in doubles at the Paris Olympics. “Maybe the most special tournament I'm going to play is Rafa's last tournament,” Alcarez said of his predecessor's retirement. I really want him to win the title and retire. It's going to be a really emotional and special tournament for me.'
