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Copa Davis 2024

Toni Nadal speaks candidly about Rafa's farewell. Photo: Getty

Toni Nadal, not mincing words about Rafa's farewell: "I expected something more up to his level"

The uncle and former coach resolves some doubts about Rafa Nadal's retirement: "We all knew that this day had to come".

Rafa Nadal says goodbye to tennis at the Davis Cup in Malaga. Source: Getty

There will be many more Davises, Rafa there is only one

Carlos Alcaraz, Juan Martín Del Potro, Rod Laver, Àlex Corretja or Boris Becker bid farewell to the Balearic tennis player through several emotional messages on Twitter.

David Ferrer and Rafa Nadal bid farewell to the Davis Cup. Source: Getty

Ferrer: "The important thing is for Rafa to leave happy, proud, and calm"

The Spanish captain, accompanied by Carlos Alcaraz and Marcel Granollers, held their last press conference from Malaga, where Nadal was once again very present.

Spain is eliminated by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup. Source: Getty

This is as far as we have come

Spain loses the doubles match and is eliminated in this 2024 Davis Cup finals. Bitter withdrawal for Nadal, who watched passionately from the bench.

Carlos Alcaraz at the 2024 Davis Cup. Photo: Getty

Alcaraz gives life to a Spain that dreams in its own 'Coliseum'

The Murcian shone to level the tie against the Netherlands in the Davis Cup and thus force the doubles match that will decide the qualification for the semifinals.

Nadal, sincere after his defeat: "If I were the captain, I would put another player." Photo: Getty

Nadal, sincere after his defeat: "If I were the captain, I would put another player"

The Spaniard admits it wasn't enough to win. "I feel like this has been my last singles match as a professional."

Rafa Nadal in the 2024 Davis Cup. Photo: Getty

Nadal falls with honors and leaves his 'goodbye' in the hands of Alcaraz

The defeat against Van de Zansschulp could have been his last match as a professional. Alcaraz will need to win to level the tie against the Netherlands.