Retiring Nadal to play singles for Spain against Netherlands in Davis Cup
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M laga, Spain: Rafael Nadal will play for Spain in their opening Davis Cup finals singles rubber against the Netherlands on Tuesday. The 38 year ol...
Málaga, Spain: Rafael Nadal will play for Spain in their opening Davis Cup finals singles rubber against the Netherlands on Tuesday.
The 38-year-old superstar, retiring from professional tennis after the tournament, was selected by captain David Ferrer to face Botic van de Zandschulp in Malaga.
The Davis Cup will be the final professional tournament of Nadal's glittering career of almost 23 years.
The 22-time Grand Slam winner has battled injuries over the past few years, with his fitness struggles ultimately leading him to the decision to retire.
Doubts remained over whether the clay court king would be selected by Ferrer for one of the rubbers until the official announcement on Tuesday afternoon.