I tried to do my best – Rafael Nadal bows out after Spain defeat
Rafael Nadal soaked in the emotion of a memorable but bittersweet evening in Malaga as his professional career came to an end.
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"There Is Only One Rafa": Carlos Alcaraz's Tribute To Tennis Legend Nadal
Young Spanish tennis sensation paid tribute to compatriot and legend Rafael Nadal, who bowed out of professional tennis following Davis Cup quarterfinal tie against Netherlands, saying that it has been a blessing to be able to live through his entire career, first as a child watching his idol play, then teaming up with him during his playing days. The professional tennis journey of 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal came to an end with a straight-set loss to Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp by 6-4, 6-4 in the opening encounter of Spain's quarterfinal match against the Netherlands in the Davis Cup on Wednesday morning.
'Lasting legacy': Serena joins chorus marking Nadal's farewell
Serena Williams said it had been an honour to witness Rafa Nadal's tennis journey and that he would leave the game a "lasting legacy" following the Spaniard's defeat in the final match of his glorious career.
WATCH | Emotional scenes as Rafael Nadal's sensational tennis career ends
Superstar Rafael Nadal's glittering career in professional tennis came to an end on Tuesday as Netherlands eliminated Spain in the Davis Cup quarter-finals.
No regrets for Spain captain Ferrer after Nadal's Davis Cup defeat
MALAGA, Spain : Spain's Davis Cup captain David Ferrer said he had no regrets about fielding Rafa Nadal in their quarter-final singles opener against the Netherlands on Tuesday after the 22-times Grand Slam champion fell to defeat in the last game of his career.
Rafael Nadal's Sensational Career Ends As Netherlands Defeat Spain In Davis Cup
Superstar Rafael Nadal's glittering career in professional tennis came to an end on Tuesday as Netherlands eliminated Spain in the Davis Cup quarter-finals. The 38-year-old Spaniard, a 22-time Grand Slam winner, was defeated in the first singles rubber and after Carlos Alcaraz won the second match to send the tie to a doubles decider, the Dutch triumphed to snatch a 2-1 win. Nadal was beaten 6-4, 6-4 by Botic van de Zandschulp in the opening singles clash, before Alcaraz defeated Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (7/0), 6-3. In the deciding doubles rubber, Van de Zandschulp and Wesley Koolhof secured a 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/3) victory to set up a semi-final clash with Canada or Germany.
Rafael Nadal's career ends as Spain is ousted at Davis Cup - ESPN
MÁLAGA, Spain — Rafael Nadal's incredible tennis career came to an end after Spain lost its Davis Cup quarterfinal against the Netherlands on Tuesday.
Canada has a second chance at team tennis glory in the Davis Cup
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