Nadal, Spain and Davis Cup

Rafael Nadal, Spain’s sporting icon, tennis legend and a nifty footballer: ‘Rafa is part of us’
The 22-time Grand Slam champion has been a sporting servant and avatar for Spain in one of its most successful eras
‘Gracias, Rafa': Rafael Nadal will head into retirement after Spain hosts the Davis Cup
Rafael Nadal's impending retirement will loom over the Davis Cup Final 8 when play begins Tuesday in Malaga, Spain.
Emotional Rafael Nadal ends career as Spain is ousted at Davis Cup
The 22-time Grand Slam champion, 38, loses to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in a Davis Cup quarterfinal. “I achieved more than I ever believed possible,” says Nadal, who announced
Rafa Nadal pays the price for 113 days away from tennis and Spain plays without a net
Rafael Nadal's defeat to Botic van de Zandschulp, the world number 80 (6-4, 6-4), means that Carlos Alcaraz must win his match against Tallon Griekspoor to prevent Spain from being
Rafa Nadal is more focused on helping Spain win Davis Cup than his retirement
Rafa Nadal will not dwell on his impending retirement at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga and only focus on helping Spain claim the trophy this week should he be called into action, the 38-year-old said on Monday.
Rafael Nadal ends legendary tennis career with Spain's defeat in Davis Cup
Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest men's tennis players in history, closed out his legendary career playing for Spain in the Davis Cup.
Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony was based on what he wanted, tennis official says
Rafael Nadal’s relatively low-key retirement ceremony at the Davis Cup has been defended by the head of the International Tennis Federation as being dictated by the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s wishes.
Novak Djokovic reveals his best Rafael Nadal story after rival’s retirement
Novak Djokovic has shared his favourite off-court story about Rafael Nadal, while he also revealed his favourite on-court memory involving his great rival. Nadal retired from tennis after playing the last match of his staggering career at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals in Malaga last week.
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Rafael Nadal continues to receive extraordinary tributes
Although his career ended at the Davis Cup Finals last week, the tributes to Rafael Nadal continue. The former world number 1 ...
Spain and tennis having to cope with the retirement of the great Nadal
It was an emotional farewell from tennis for Nadal this week after Spain was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup ...
Rafael Nadal retires after Spain is upset by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup
Rafael Nadal’s remarkable 23-year career came to an end after Spain was eliminated by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup ...
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Professionalism and Personality Become Rafael Nadal’s Tags as American Ex-Pro Extends a Heartfelt Tribute to the Tennis Legend
Just after his loss at the Davis Cup against the Netherlands, Rafael Nadal reflected on his career with grace. The post ...
An emotional Rafael Nadal retires after he loses and Spain is eliminated from the Davis Cup
With a 2-1 loss to the Netherlands, which included Nadal's first loss in 29 Davis Cup matches, Spain was ousted, ending the ...