Rafael Nadal doesn't want to be a ceremonial figure at November's Davis Cup and revealed he won't play in the singles competition unless he believes he

Rafael Nadal was defeated by Carlos Alcaraz in the second semi-final of the ' Six Kings Slam ' in Saudi Arabia, a result that meets expectations since Rafa has not played since this summer. The last match of the Spanish legend was in fact back to the Olympics in Paris, where he played both singles and doubles with Carlitos.

Rafael Nadal says he feels emotionally prepared for ending his career at next month's Davis Cup Finals but the Spaniard will only contest the singles if he is "ready to win".

Toni Nadal commented on his nephew's decision to end his career, explaining Rafa's plan. The legend wished to embrace one last push on his beloved clay this spring. It ended with one small ATP final and early defeats at Roland Garros and the Olympic Games.

Speaking at the Festival dello Sport, Ljubicic suggested Nadal has been forced to retire by his body in a similar way to that which he witnessed as Federer’s coach. “I’m sur

Rafael Nadal shocked the tennis world this week with the announcement that he’ll play his final professional match at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga next month. The news has fans and former players reeling,