An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at Davis Cup

Rafael Nadal Davis Cup analysis: Nadal loses to Botic van de Zandschulp of Netherlands
The 22-time Grand Slam champion's physical limitations were laid bare in what could be his last appearance as a professional player.
Davis Cup organizers defend Rafael Nadal Retirement Ceremony Despite Criticism
The Davis Cup Finals in Malaga marked the conclusion of an extraordinary career as Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, played his final professional tennis match.
Rafael Nadal retired after the Davis Cup. It's a rare team event in tennis
Rafael Nadal wanted to play his last match before retiring at home in Spain and as part of Spain's Davis Cup team
Rafael Nadal retires after Spain is upset by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup
Rafael Nadal’s remarkable 23-year career came to an end after Spain was eliminated by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday.
Rafael Nadal’s career comes to a close following Spain’s Davis Cup exit
Spain fell behind after Nadal lost the day’s opening match and could not recover to defeat the Netherlands in Tuesday’s quarterfinal matches.
‘Gracias, Rafa': Rafael Nadal will head into retirement after Spain hosts the Davis Cup
Rafael Nadal's impending retirement will loom over the Davis Cup Final 8 when play begins Tuesday in Malaga, Spain.
Rafael Nadal's Subdued Davis Cup Farewell: A Tribute to a Tennis Legend
Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony at the Davis Cup was low-key, honoring his wishes. ITF President David Haggerty emphasized the importance of respecting Nadal's desires for the event. Despite differing opinions,
Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony was based on what he wanted, tennis official says
Rafael Nadal’s relatively low-key retirement ceremony at the Davis Cup has been defended by the head of the International Tennis Federation as being dictated by the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s wishe
An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated
Hours after Nadal's 6-4, 6-4 loss to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands was over, the evening did turn out to represent the 22-time Grand Slam champion's farewell to professional tennis, because the Dutch eliminated the Spaniards in the quarterfinals just after midnight.
Rafael Nadal wanted low-key retirement ceremony, ITF prez says
Rafael Nadal's relatively low-key retirement ceremony at the Davis Cup was defended by the head of the International Tennis Federation on Sunday.
Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony organisers critcised
According to El Espanol, this was because the retirement ceremony was expected to take place on Friday - on the assumption Spain would win their quarter-final. This has attracted
Rafael Nadal’s last match is a loss to van de Zandschulp as Spain fails to advance in Davis Cup
Rafael Nadal’s last match as a professional was a 6-4, 6-4 loss to No. 80 Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup as Spain ...
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Rafael Nadal’s iconic career ends with emotional Davis Cup loss
MALAGA, Spain — Rafael Nadal’s last match as a professional was a 6-4, 6-4 loss to No. 80 Botic van de Zandschulp in the ...
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Rafael Nadal loses at the Davis Cup in what could be his last match
(AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Spain's tennis player Rafael Nadal competes against Netherlands' Botic Van De Zandschulp during ...