Rafael Nadal announced that he might forgo singles matches at this week's Davis Cup Finals in Málaga, focusing solely on doubles if it boosts Spain's chances of securing the title in his final tournament as a professional player.

Rafa Nadal said he could skip singles matches at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga this week and limit himself to doubles action if it helped Spain’s title chances in his last tournament as a professional player.

The 38-year-old Nadal has been on tour for more than 20 years and is the second member of the so-called Big Three of men’s tennis to stop playing. Roger Federer announced his departure in 2022, while Novak Djokovic is still near the top of the game.

The veteran led Spain to victory in Madrid five years ago – the last time they won the trophy and Nadal’s fourth. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz said playing in Rafa Nadal's career farewell in the Davis Cup Final Eight will be the most special event he will play in his career. Nadal, who captured 22 Grand Slam titles in a glittering career,

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