Nadal Explains What His Role Will Be in the Davis Cup in Malaga

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Just one month left until Rafa Nadal faces his last professional tournament, the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga 2024. There we will see the Balearic player hanging up his racket, although it is still early to know what his level of prominence will be in the team. Last night, after his match against Alcaraz in the Six Kings Slam, the player himself responded to this question with total sincerity, stating that it all depends on a matter of level and competitive confidence. These days in Saudi Arabia, he will have the opportunity to measure himself against the best and put himself to the test, so his feeling at the end of this week may be crucial for the future. Besides this topic, he also addressed the future of men's tennis, with Sinner and Alcaraz leading the way.

Tournament Experience

“It's been my first match here, I'm struck by the energy experienced on the court, since I arrived I have felt very close the affection of the people, it's been something huge. I am very happy for the welcome I have received and the support I have been feeling all these days. Of course, the event is pure show with all the lights and the rest of the spectacle, so we are all enjoying it a lot, facing it in a competitive way and trying to bring out our best version.”

Generational Shift

“Tennis is in good hands, Jannik and Carlos are two great individuals and, of course, they have a great future ahead of them, hopefully both can stay away from injuries and continue building this beautiful rivalry between them. In terms of level, it is evident that these two are currently above the others, especially in terms of being focused all the time. From here, we will see how the rest of the players evolve, as it is very difficult to stay at the top all the time. Surely new guys with other skills will come along and create more rivalries. As for me, I am calm and eager to enjoy tennis from a different perspective.”

His Role in the Davis Cup

“I made the decision a few weeks ago, it was actually quite difficult for me, but after the Olympics I had some weeks to think, to realize some things and answer some questions that made me see that this was the right decision today. Am I ready for the Davis Cup? Emotionally, for sure; in physical and tennis terms, I still have a month ahead. I will prepare for it, I will try to arrive in good shape to help the team win. If I feel prepared and the captain thinks the same, it will be his decision. If I don't feel ready myself, then I will be the first to step aside from the individual and see how else I can help. First, I have to feel competitive to enter the competition, then you can win or lose, that's part of the sport. If I'm not at 100% or I see myself far from winning my match, I won’t step onto the court.”

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