Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement at Davis Cup Finals

Rafael Nadal is preparing for his final professional tournament, the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, after announcing his retirement from tennis. Currently participating in the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Saudi Arabia, Nadal expressed confidence in being emotionally ready for the Davis Cup, but emphasized he would only play if he felt capable of winning his match. He recently lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals, and is set to face Novak Djokovic for the last time, which he described as a nostalgic opportunity. Nadal acknowledged the promising future of men's tennis, noting Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as key figures. He mentioned that he would be available to mentor Alcaraz when needed, highlighting the importance of developing new rivalries in tennis. Nadal also confirmed his commitment to support the team as a non-playing captain if necessary, underscoring the significance of representing his country.