Watch Rafael Nadal's Full 12-Minute Farewell Address to Tennis Fans
After the Netherlands defeated Spain, Nadal took center court and received a standing ovation. Eventually, the 22-time Grand Slam champion was able to address the fans in Martin Carpena Arena. Rafa says gracias to fans in Malaga. ❤️ Watch Nadal's full speech below. ⤵️ #GraciasRafa pic.twitter.com/1haB838KSr
Spain and tennis having to cope with the retirement of the great Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal of Team Spain gets emotional while watching a video on the giants screens during his farewell after Spain being knocked out on the quarterfinal tie between Netherlands and Spain during the Davis Cup Finals at Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena on November 19,
Watch: Rafael Nadal returns home and smiles: 'I'm retired'
Rafa returned to Mallorca on Wednesday, pronouncing his retirement with a big smile on his face. Never dreaming about achieving so much between 2005 and 2022, the Spaniard closed an important chapter of his life. At 38, he will focus on his family and tennis Academy while sharing his knowledge with the upcoming stars.
Rafael Nadal’s career comes to a close following Spain’s Davis Cup exit
Spain fell behind after Nadal lost the day’s opening match and could not recover to defeat the Netherlands in Tuesday’s quarterfinal matches.
An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated
Hours after Nadal's 6-4, 6-4 loss to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands was over, the evening did turn out to represent the 22-time Grand Slam champion's farewell to professional tennis, because the Dutch eliminated the Spaniards in the quarterfinals just after midnight.
Spain and tennis having to cope with the retirement of the great Nadal
MALAGA, Spain — As Rafael Nadal prepared to serve in what turned out to be the last tennis match of his career, a woman's voice broke the silence from the stands: “You make Spain proud!”
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