RAfael Nadal He put an expiration date on his career. After twenty-two years in the elite, the Spaniard announced that he will hang up his racket after playing in the Davis Cup Finals, from November 19 to 24, at the Jose María Martín Carpena Palace in Malaga.
According to the criteria of
Days ago, the captain David Ferrer announced the Spanish team that will play in the 2024 Finals. Nadal, included in the call, will close his sporting career in the ranks of the Spanish team in search of new success.
Nadalwhich, except for one, that of his debut against the Czech Jiri Novak He has won all his individual matches, he has accumulated five titles in this competition, the last in 2019.
The Spaniard made his debut two decades ago, in 2004, and has played in twenty-three qualifying rounds. He has won twenty-nine singles matches so far and has only lost one match. In doubles, he has won eight and lost four.
Last September 23 David Ferrer did public his team for the finals. Nadal’s option was intuited days ago, after the Armada qualified for the final phase and the twenty-two Grand Slam winner’s desire to defend Spain was known.
Ferrer He called the one who was his partner so many times and included him in a team made up, also, of Carlos Alcaraz, Roberto Bautista, Pablo Carreño and Marcel Granollers.
Spain will debut in the November Finals against the Netherlands on November 19 and if they win they will face the winner of the duel between Germany and Canada three days later. On the other side, Italy will play against Argentina and whoever wins will face the winner of the United States and Australia. The final will be on the 24th.
Cristiano Ronaldo he didn’t forget his friend Rafa Nadal and sent him a heartfelt message in the publication made by the tennis player on social networks, after learning of the announcement of his official retirement from professional tennis in the Davis Cup.
“Rafa! What an incredible career you’ve had. Your dedication, passion and incredible talent have inspired millions of people around the world,” the Portuguese began by saying, who shared several moments with the Mallorcan in Madrid.
“It has been an honor to witness your journey and be able to call you a friend. Congratulations on an amazing career and enjoy your retirement,” Cristiano Ronaldo concluded.
SPORTS
With EFE.
#Rafa #Nadal #puts #era #Cristiano #Ronaldo #forget #friend #left #heartfelt #message #pleasure