- Rafael Nadals illustrious tennis career ended as the Netherlands defeated Spain in the Davis Cup quarter-finals, with Nadal losing 6-4, 6-4 to Botic van de Zandschulp in the opening singles match.
- Despite Carlos Alcaraz winning the second rubber to push the tie into a doubles decider, Van de Zandschulp and Wesley Koolhof triumphed over Alcaraz and Marcel Granollers, clinching a 2-1 victory for the Dutch team.
- In an emotional farewell, Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, struggled with injury and form, marking his potential last professional match with a valiant effort but ultimately acknowledging his lack of competitive rhythm.
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Superstar Rafael Nadals glittering career in professional tennis came to an end on Tuesday as Netherlands eliminated Spain in the Davis Cup quarter-finals.
The 38-year-old Spaniard, a 22-time Grand Slam winner, was defeated in the first singles rubber and after Carlos Alcaraz won the second match to send the tie to a doubles decider, the Dutch triumphed to snatch a 2-1 win.
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Nadal was beaten 6-4, 6-4 by Botic van de Zandschulp in the opening singles clash, before Alcaraz defeated Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 7/0, 6-3.
In the deciding doubles rubber, Van de Zandschulp and Wesley Koolhof secured a 7-6 7/4, 7-6 7/3 victory over Alcaraz and Marcel Granollers to set up a semi-final clash with Canada or Germany.
