Rafael Nadal (ATP 154) played the last match of his career in the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup. The 38-year-old Majorcan lost 6-4 6-4 in Malaga in the first singles against the Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp (ATP 80). Spain finally lost 2-1 against the Netherlands and was eliminated.
Facing the Dutchman, “Rafa” was level for a long time before losing his faceoff at 4-4 in the first set. He was then broken at the start of the second set, then a third time to see van de Zandschulp lead 4-1. A last stand allowed him to erase one of these breaks, but he could do nothing when his opponent served for the match.
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Carlos Alcaraz extended the suspense
Despite his efforts, Carlos Alcaraz (ATP 3) failed to extend the career of his illustrious elder a little further. If he won the second singles against Tallon Griekspoor (ATP 40) 7-6 (7/0) 6-3, he suffered defeat in the decisive doubles alongside Marcel Granollers (ATP 4 in doubles), at the end of the evening. The pair Wesley Koolhof (ATP 8 in doubles)/van de Zandschulp, victorious 7-6 (7/4) 7-6 (7/3), brought the victory point to the Netherlands and effectively put an end to Rafael Nadal’s professional career.
>> Also read: Roger Federer pours out: “Rafa, you made me love tennis even more”
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