It is an event that will mark the end of an era. Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal is preparing to take his final steps on a tennis court at the end of November in Malaga, during the next Davis Cup. The Mallorcan will say goodbye after more than 20 years at the high level, and should receive a farewell worthy of his immense career. According to Feliciano Lopez, the boss of the competition, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have asked to attend.
“Everyone wants to be there for their goodbyes”
“As you can imagine, every tennis player who played in his era wants to be there”Feliciano Lopez told the press. This is the case of Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, two of Nadal’s biggest rivals, who asked to attend the ceremony, according to the Davis Cup boss. “Other athletes from different sports in Spain and around the world want to be part of this moment. I’m sure it will be a very special moment for him.” he added. The competition will begin on Tuesday, November 19 and end five days later, and Nadal’s last on court will depend on the course of his selection.
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In the quarter-finals, Spain will face the Netherlands and David Ferrer’s men will try to go to the end of the competition. “There is a lot of uncertainty. We will have everything planned, but we will see when it happens”concludes Feliciano Lopez about Nadal’s farewell.
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