Rafael Nadal is ready to skip singles matches at the Davis Cup finals if he feels he is not prepared enough to help Spain succeed in his farewell tournament.

MADRID -- Rafael Nadal is ready to skip singles matches at the Davis Cup finals in Malaga if he believes he is not good enough to help Spain succeed in his farewell tournament. Nadal is retiring after the Davis Cup, the 22-time Grand Slam champion worn ...

Rafa Nadal said he could skip singles matches at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga this week and limit himself to doubles action if it helped Spain's title chances in his last tournament as a professional player.

Nadal will retire at next week’s tournament in Malaga where he hopes to win a fifth Davis Cup to add to his 22 Grand Slam crowns.

Tennis icons Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are among the notable figures expected to attend Nadal’s final matches, underscoring the significance of this moment for the sport. Spain’s journey begins with their clash against the Netherlands, with the winner advancing to face either Germany or Canada in the semi-finals.

The 38-year-old Nadal has been on tour for more than 20 years and is the second member of the so-called Big Three of men’s tennis to stop playing. Roger Federer announced his departure in 2022, while Novak Djokovic is still near the top of the game.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz said playing in Rafa Nadal's career farewell in the Davis Cup Final Eight will be the most special event he will play in his career.

Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal is aiming to cap his emotional farewell from tennis with another Davis Cup triumph in Malaga next week. Nadal, 38, has battled injuries over the past few years and the extent to which he can compete for his country is unknown,

Rafa Nadal, planning his Davis Cup finale, considers participating only in doubles matches to boost Spain's chances. Plagued by injuries, the tennis legend prioritizes team success over personal ambition.