Spain's Rafael Nadal acknowledges the crowd after he was defeated by Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during their semi-final tennis match in the "6 Kings Slam" exhibition tournament in Riyadh on October 17, 2024.

The 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal, worn down by years of injuries after two decades on tour, is not in the best of health. While he will partner with Carlos Alcaraz in the doubles at Davis

The 38-year-old Nadal has been on tour for more than 20 years and is the second member of the so-called Big Three of men’s tennis to stop playing. Roger Federer announced his departure in 2022, while Novak Djokovic is still near the top of the game.

All the members of the Spanish team have repeated that it will be Rafa who decides what role he will have in Malaga. The most likely option is that Nadal will only play doubles in this edition of the Davis Cup Finals, perhaps alongside his young compatriot Carlos Alcaraz as at the Olympic Games.

Rafael Nadal says he "couldn't ask for anything more" from his career as he prepares for the start of the Davis Cup, the final tournament before he retires

Rafael Nadal is ready to skip singles matches at the Davis Cup finals if he feels he is not prepared enough to help Spain succeed in his farewell tournament.

Rafael Nadal considers skipping singles matches at the Davis Cup finals in Malaga, prioritizing Spain's success over his farewell tournament. The 22-time Grand Slam champion is set to retire due to injuries.

The veteran led Spain to victory in Madrid five years ago – the last time they won the trophy and Nadal’s fourth. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Rafael Nadal is ready to skip singles matches at the Davis Cup finals in Malaga if he feels he is not good enough to help Spain succeed in his farewell tournament.

Iga Swiatek has admitted she is unsure whether she is going to watch any tennis after her idol Rafael Nadal retires from the sport. The world No 2 revealed Nadal was the only player she watched after meeting with the Spanish legend in Malaga.