Rafael Nadal, Germany and Davis Cup

The man who ended Nadal's career helps the Netherlands beat Germany to reach the Davis Cup final
Rafael Nadal in professional tennis, 80th-ranked Botic van de Zandschulp, converted his 10th match point Friday to finally close out a 6-4, 6-7 (12), 6-3 victory over Daniel Altmaier and help the Netherlands reach its first Davis Cup final by sweeping Germany.
Babolat Unveils Tennis Racket for Rafael Nadal's Retirement
Tributes from all over the world continue to celebrate the legendary career of Rafael Nadal. While we have seen players, fans, and media pay homage to the "King of Clay," none are doing a better job than his sponsors. Of course, Nike helped take over the ...
The man who ended Nadal's career helps the Netherlands take a Davis Cup lead against Germany
Rafael Nadal in an official tennis match has given the Netherlands a 1-0 lead over Germany in the Davis Cup semifinals
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's coach blasts 'shabby' Davis Cup farewell ceremony
Rafael Nadal’s coach has described the Spaniard’s farewell ceremony at the Davis Cup as ‘scruffy and shabby’. Nadal played the final match of his career on Tuesday night as he lost in straight sets to Netherlands’ Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup quarter final in Malaga.
Rafael Nadal responds to Novak Djokovic’s touching retirement tribute
Rafael Nadal has issued an eight-word reply to the classy tribute he received from his great rival Novak Djokovic following his retirement. The legendary Spaniard was beaten by Botic van de Zandschulp in the final match of his remarkable career at the Davis Cup Final 8 stage this week.

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic

Spain and tennis having to cope with the retirement of the great Nadal
It was an emotional farewell from tennis for Nadal this week after Spain was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup ...
With 2 Words, Rafael Nadal Just Summed Up His Career (and Legacy)
Rafael Nadal's retirement leaves a huge gap on the court, but at least a few things he stood for will forever remain.
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Rafael Nadal Cries During National Anthem Before Playing in the Final Match of His Career
The final match of Rafael Nadal’s legendary career left nary a dry eye in the house — including the tennis star himself.
An Emotional Rafael Nadal Retires at the Davis Cup After He Loses and Spain Is Eliminated
Rafael Nadal has lost 6-4, 6-4 to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarterfinals in what will be ...
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Non-tennis tributes to Rafael Nadal's career: Pau Gasol toasts his 'amigo,' while Rory McIlroy hails his 'hero'
The greatest tennis players of all-time weren't the only ones paying tribute to the Spaniard in the aftermath of his final career match.
Rafael Nadal’s tennis career: A king of clay who should be remembered as so much more
He also spent his entire career battling his own body, with Nadal’s injuries both acute and chronic carving the trajectory of ...
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Watch: Rafael Nadal returns home and smiles: 'I'm retired'
Rafa returned to Mallorca on Wednesday, pronouncing his retirement with a big smile on his face. Never dreaming about ...
A look at Rafael Nadal’s 22 Grand Slam titles as he retires after losing in the Davis Cup
Tennis great Rafael Nadal announced his impending retirement from the sport on Thursday at age 38 after winning 22 Grand Slam ...
Carlos Alcaraz: 'Almost Impossible' to Follow Rafael Nadal's Legacy After Retirement
Carlos Alcaraz has already accomplished more at the age of 21 than most tennis players will in their entire career, but he ...