Nadal, the farewell of a giant
- Rafael Nadal competes in the Final 8 of the Davis Cup in Malaga, the last competition of his career.
- The Bull of Manacor, uncertain before the competition, was aligned by his captain David Ferrer as soon as Spain entered the fray against the Netherlands.
- The Spaniard challenges Botic van de Zandschulp, 80th in the world, but former member of the Top 30.