Spanish tennis legend and 22-time Grand Slam winner rafael nadal Said goodbye to professional tennis. his illustrious career davis cup The tournament ended with the Netherlands defeating Spain in the quarter-finals. In this match played on Tuesday, Nadal had to face defeat in the first singles match. after this, carlos alcaraz The score was 1-1 after winning the second match, but in the decisive doubles, Netherlands won 2-1 and made it to the semi-finals.
Nadal’s last match
The 38-year-old Nadal, who is ranked 154th in the world, will have to play in the first singles match. Botik Van De Zandsculpt Defeated 6-4, 6-4. However, Nadal tried everything possible in the last match of his career. Nadal became emotional while listening to the Spanish national anthem before the match. More than 10,000 spectators encouraged him by chanting “Rafa, Rafa!”
Nadal said, “Today was a very emotional day for me. This could be the last singles match of my career. The experience of listening to the national anthem was special.”
Nadal’s performance in Davis Cup has always been excellent. He made his Davis Cup debut in 2004 and won 29 out of 30 singles matches. But this time his physical condition and long absence from the court affected his performance.
Carlos Alcaraz’s try
carlos alcarazwho is ranked number three in the world, kept Spain’s hopes alive with a brilliant performance. In the second singles match he Talon Grixpur 7-6 (7/0), 6-3. Alcaraz dedicated his victory to Nadal, saying, “I won this victory for Rafa.”
Defeat in decisive doubles
Van de Zandskalp and Wesley Koolhof The pair defeated Nadal and Granollers 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/3). With this win, Netherlands made it to the semi-finals, where they will face either Canada or Germany.
Rafa’s tennis career
Rafael Nadal is known as the “King of Clay” and has won the French Open title 14 times. His aggressive playing style, superb forehand and unique sportsmanship have made him one of the greatest tennis players ever. With his retirement an era of tennis came to an end.
