Vibrant first match of the series between Germany and Canada to advance to the semifinals of the Final 8 Davis Cup 2024. A closely contested clash was anticipated between Daniel Altmaier and the young Canadian prospect, Gabriel Diallo, but it was the German who relied on his greater experience to win 7-6 (5) 6-4.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Copa Davis 2024: Altmaier impone su experiencia ante Diallo
The Spanish captain, accompanied by Carlos Alcaraz and Marcel Granollers, held their last press conference from Malaga, where Nadal was once again very present.
Rafa Nadal took the microphone on the center court of Martin Carpena, and the whole world stopped. It was time to say goodbye, to bid farewell, to put an end to his career as a tennis player. Impossible to gather all the words (you can search for the video), but let's highlight the most emotional phrases.
"I feel privileged for the career I've had, it has been longer than I ever imagined. I can only thank all the people who have been with me over these years. For me, the most important thing in the world is to have been a good person, I hope you have perceived it that way. I'm leaving professional tennis having found many friends along the way, but I leave with the peace of mind of having left a sports and personal legacy. If it hadn't been like that, I'm sure the affection I receive from around the world wouldn't be the same," expressed the Balearic in this last Copa Davis.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Nadal se rompe en su despedida: “Me voy con la tranquilidad de haber dejado un legado deportivo y personal”
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.
It's a classic in tennis: the player who retires always deserves to have a farewell video with the participation of their closest friends, rivals, and other personalities who have shown the utmost respect for the protagonist. In the case of Rafa Nadal, you can imagine the number of personalities that could have taken his place in that video, although only a few had the honor. However, notice how Rafa breaks down especially when Roger Federer appears on the screen. Someone very special bidding farewell to another even more special.
Impossible NOT to be moved...
— Tenis en Movistar Plus+ (@MovistarTenis) November 19, 2024
👏 The sports world pays tribute to the legend: Rafa Nadal. #ElLegadoDeRafa #GraciasRafa pic.twitter.com/EegLFLP7xM
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Así fue el vídeo homenaje en la retirada de Rafa Nadal
Spain loses the doubles match and is eliminated in this 2024 Davis Cup finals. Bitter withdrawal for Nadal, who watched passionately from the bench.
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.
The Spaniard admits it wasn't enough to win. "I feel like this has been my last singles match as a professional."
Vibrant first match of the series between Germany and Canada to advance to the semifinals of the Final 8 Davis Cup 2024. A closely contested clash was anticipated between Daniel Altmaier and the young Canadian prospect, Gabriel Diallo, but it was the German who relied on his greater experience to win 7-6 (5) 6-4.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Copa Davis 2024: Altmaier impone su experiencia ante Diallo
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.
The Spanish captain, accompanied by Carlos Alcaraz and Marcel Granollers, held their last press conference from Malaga, where Nadal was once again very present.
It's a classic in tennis: the player who retires always deserves to have a farewell video with the participation of their closest friends, rivals, and other personalities who have shown the utmost respect for the protagonist. In the case of Rafa Nadal, you can imagine the number of personalities that could have taken his place in that video, although only a few had the honor. However, notice how Rafa breaks down especially when Roger Federer appears on the screen. Someone very special bidding farewell to another even more special.
Impossible NOT to be moved...
— Tenis en Movistar Plus+ (@MovistarTenis) November 19, 2024
👏 The sports world pays tribute to the legend: Rafa Nadal. #ElLegadoDeRafa #GraciasRafa pic.twitter.com/EegLFLP7xM
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Así fue el vídeo homenaje en la retirada de Rafa Nadal
Rafa Nadal took the microphone on the center court of Martin Carpena, and the whole world stopped. It was time to say goodbye, to bid farewell, to put an end to his career as a tennis player. Impossible to gather all the words (you can search for the video), but let's highlight the most emotional phrases.
"I feel privileged for the career I've had, it has been longer than I ever imagined. I can only thank all the people who have been with me over these years. For me, the most important thing in the world is to have been a good person, I hope you have perceived it that way. I'm leaving professional tennis having found many friends along the way, but I leave with the peace of mind of having left a sports and personal legacy. If it hadn't been like that, I'm sure the affection I receive from around the world wouldn't be the same," expressed the Balearic in this last Copa Davis.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Nadal se rompe en su despedida: “Me voy con la tranquilidad de haber dejado un legado deportivo y personal”
Spain loses the doubles match and is eliminated in this 2024 Davis Cup finals. Bitter withdrawal for Nadal, who watched passionately from the bench.
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.
The Spaniard admits it wasn't enough to win. "I feel like this has been my last singles match as a professional."
Botic Van de Zandschulp could be the last opponent in Rafa Nadal's career, as the Dutch defeated him in their match at the 2024 Davis Cup. Van de Zandschulp won in straight sets, but the determination and spirit of the Spaniard made it difficult for Van de Zandschulp to close out his victory. What does the Dutch player have to say after the match? "I have to say that at the beginning, I think we were both nervous. The first service game didn't go well. It was tough with the crowd, but it's understandable. That's what it's like playing here in Spain against Rafa. I think he's the greatest athlete that has ever existed here in Spain. It's been a very special event. It's tough to close out a match against him knowing that it could be the last one or not," he said to Tennis Channel.
An emotional victory 🥲
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) November 19, 2024
Botic van de Zandschulp talks about what it was like playing Rafael Nadal in what could potentially be his final match ❤️ #DavisCup pic.twitter.com/B1oxiNQiQ9
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Van de Zandschulp: "Rafa es el deportista más grande que haya existido en España"
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.
