Davis Cup organizers defend Rafael Nadal Retirement Ceremony

Davis Cup organizers defend Rafael Nadal Retirement Ceremony Despite Criticism
The Davis Cup Finals in Malaga marked the conclusion of an extraordinary career as Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, played his final professional tennis match.
Rafael Nadal retired after the Davis Cup. It's a rare team event in tennis
Rafael Nadal wanted to play his last match before retiring at home in Spain and as part of Spain's Davis Cup team
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 quarterfinals on Tuesday.
Retiring Nadal won't play Davis Cup singles if he's not feeling good enough
Rafael Nadal is ready to skip singles matches at the Davis Cup finals if he feels he is not prepared enough to help Spain succeed in his farewell tournament
Rafael Nadal’s last match is a loss to van de Zandschulp as Spain fails to advance in Davis Cup
Rafael Nadal’s last match as a professional was a 6-4, 6-4 loss to No. 80 Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup as Spain was eliminated by the Netherlands.
Rafael Nadal's Subdued Davis Cup Farewell: A Tribute to a Tennis Legend
Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony at the Davis Cup was low-key, honoring his wishes. ITF President David Haggerty emphasized the importance of respecting Nadal's desires for the event. Despite differing opinions,
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.
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.
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.
Associated Press on MSN5d
The man who ended Nadal’s career helps the Netherlands beat Germany to reach the Davis Cup final
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Netherlands’ Tallon Griekspoor celebrates after winning against ...
The New York Times8d
How Rafael Nadal ended a legendary tennis career with Davis Cup defeat to Botic van de Zandschulp
Rafael Nadal brought the curtain down on one of the greatest careers in sports history as Spain were knocked out of the 2024 Davis Cup on home soil by the Netherlands on Tuesday. The 38-year-old ...