MÁLAGA, Spain — Rafael Nadal said he has left both a sporting and personal legacy after retiring from professional tennis on Tuesday at the Davis Cup.
MÁLAGA, Spain — Rafael Nadal said he has left both a sporting and personal legacy after retiring from professional tennis on Tuesday at the Davis Cup.The 38-year-old was beaten in the opening singles rubber of the quarter-finals as Netherlands defeated Spain 2-1 to reach the final four. Nadal , a 22-time Grand Slam winner, enjoyed a glittering and historic career over the past 23 years.
'I am calm because I have received an education to take on what is coming next,' he explained.'I have a great family around me who help me with everything that I need every day.''Eternal'After Nadal lost to Botic van de Zandschulp 6-4, 6-4, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 , 6-3 to force a doubles decider.Van de Zandschulp and Wesley Koolhof secured a 7-6 , 7-6 victory over Alcaraz and Marcel Granollers to bring the curtain down on Nadal's career.
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