NEW DELHI: Rafael Nadal, one in every of tennis’ biggest icons, was visibly emotional in the course of the nationwide anthem in what marked his farewell look on the Davis Cup.
The legendary Spaniard, recognized for his ardour and patriotism, was moved to tears because the anthem performed, symbolizing the top of an period within the prestigious crew competitors.
The 38-year-old tennis legend Nadal, set to retire after the match, was chosen by Spain‘s Davis Cup captain David Ferrer to face Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands within the opening singles match of the quarter-finals in Malaga.
The Davis Cup marks the ultimate chapter of Nadal’s illustrious 23-year profession. A 22-time Grand Slam champion, Nadal has confronted persistent harm setbacks lately, in the end resulting in his determination to step away from skilled tennis.
This shall be Nadal’s first singles match since his second-round loss on the Paris Olympics in July.
Regardless of his health challenges, Nadal emphasised on Monday that he wasn’t in Malaga to bid farewell however to assist Spain safe their first Davis Cup title since 2019.
Boasting an unimaginable 29-1 report within the competitors, Nadal has been a stalwart for Spain since his Davis Cup debut in 2004.
Generally known as the king of clay and a 14-time French Open champion, Nadal’s return provides a becoming sense of event to his Davis Cup swansong.
