Rafael Nadal is afraid of the dark. He has an intense fear of storms. He is afraid of animals, including dogs. (“I doubt their intentions,” he wrote in his autobiography, “Rafa.”) He doesn’t like to swim in deep water, even though he grew up on ...

Rafael Nadal arrived in Malaga on Saturday and admitted that he may be forced to skip the singles at the Davis Cup Finals, which begin on Tuesday

However, the legend keeps things realistic, admitting he will not play in singles alongside Carlos Alcaraz if his teammates show better form. Nadal is ready to sit out the tie against the Netherlands and support his country from the stands, placing the team's result above his retirement.