Nov 19, 2024 05:11 PM IST
The event got here hours after Rafael Nadal revealed that he wasn’t fairly certain if he would play in his farewell occasion.
Rafael Nadal is all set to play the opening singles match for Spain within the Davis Cup tie in opposition to the Netherlands on Tuesday in Malaga, based on studies. The event got here hours after the Spaniard revealed that he wasn’t fairly certain if he would play in his farewell occasion.
Spain’s Rafael Nadal throughout a coaching session(REUTERS)
Earlier, it was speculated that Nadal will surely play the doubles match, sparking hopes of his reunion with Carlos Alcaraz for the primary time because the Paris Olympics in July. Nonetheless, on the crew press convention at a lodge in Fuengirola, about 20 kilometres south of the competitors venue on Monday, the 22-time Grand Slam winner dropped a bombshell saying he’s but to be advised his position within the match.
When requested by a reporter how he has been feeling in follow in latest days and whether or not he is able to play, Rafa stated, “That’s a question for the captain,” drawing amusing from Spain captain David Ferrer, sitting to his left. The latter added, “I don’t know yet.”
Nonetheless, on Tuesday, based on Spanish sports activities every day Marca, Ferrer has advised his crew that Nadal will play the singles because the Spain No.2 will face Botic van de Zandschulp. The Spaniard received each his earlier matches in opposition to the Dutchman on the ATP tour, with out dropping a set. Each these matches got here in 2022, in majors – Roland Garros and Wimbledon.
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Nadal has performed 23 matches within the final two seasons following hip surgical procedure and an belly damage this yr. He was 1-3 in 2023 and 12-7 in 2024. His final look was on the Paris Olympics in July.
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