Rafael Nadal could be headed to retirement after losing in Davis Cup Finals | Tennis News – Times of India
Spain's Rafael Nadal competes against Netherlands' Botic Van De Zandschulp during a Davis Cup match at Martin Carpena Sports Hall in Malaga on November 19, 2024. (AP) A retiring Rafael Nadal lost 4-6, 4-6 to Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp in a Davis Cup Finals quarter-final singles rubber on Tuesday as the Dutch took a 1-0 lead against Spain.Nadal, who holds 22 Grand Slam titles, has announced his intention to retire from professional tennis after the Davis Cup tournament in Malaga. This decision follows a period marked by injuries.There was uncertainty regarding Nadal's participation until David Ferrer, the team captain, confirmed Nadal's presence in the first singles match of the finals.The Spanish national anthem played as a visibly moved Nadal stood before the cheering crowd, who...