November 18
2024
– at 11:54
(updated at 11:55 am)
Rafael Nadal is not thinking about his imminent retirement in the Davis Cup final in Malaga and will focus on helping Spain win the title this week, the 38-year-old said on Monday.
Nadal is ending a brilliant career spanning more than two decades in the team competition, and the 22-time Grand Double champion has previously said he would only play twice if it gave the team a better chance of a seventh title.
“If I’m on the field, I hope to control my emotions. I didn’t come to retire. I came to help the team win. “This is my last week in the team competition and the most important thing is to help the team.” team,” Nadal told reporters.
“Emotions come at the end. Before and after I focus on what I have to do.”
– I feel good, I’ve been thinking about this for a while, I’m enjoying the week, I don’t pay much attention to the pension issue.
“After this week there will be a big change in my life. “I am very excited and happy to be here,” he added.
Spain will face the Netherlands in the opening match of the eight-nation tournament from November 19 to 24.
“I have the opportunity to retire in my country,” Nadal added.
“I like life here in Spain and that is what makes me very happy. The team was already in Valencia to qualify for these quarterfinals in Malaga and now I feel the incredible support from everyone.”
