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Rafael Nadal retires after Spain is upset by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup
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Rafael Nadal lost to Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup quarterfinals, with the final score being 6-4, 6-4. Nadal acknowledged that managing his emotions during the match was challenging.
I was having an emotional day, nerves before what could be my last singles match as a professional.
I went on court, and came here, with the goal to help the team. ... It just didn't work, and there was a possibility that would happen.
I lost my first match in the Davis Cup, and I lost my last one. So we close the circle.
The emotions hearing the national anthem for the last time as a professional were very special.
I mean, (at this) moment of my career, I can't complain much. I go (out) there, I try my best, I try to enjoy and play with the right energy, with the right attitude.
That is what it is to play against Rafa in Spain -- he is probably the biggest sportsman here in Spain that ever lived.
In the beginning I think we were both nervous... the crowd was tough, understandably.
That was a tough, tough match to play.
Rafael Nadal
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perspectives
- 1.Tennis
countries
- 1.Canada
- 2.Czechia
- 3.Germany
- 4.Spain
- 5.Netherlands
persons
- 1.Botic Van De Zandschulp
- 2.Rafael Nadal
- 3.Wesley Koolhof
- 4.Carlos Alcaraz
- 5.Tallon Griekspoor
- 6.Marcel Granollers
- 7.Roger Federer
- 8.David Ferrer
- 9.Iga Swiatek
- 10.Novak Djokovic
