Carlos Alcaraz thanked his ‘idol’, Rafael Nadal, for inspiring him after the Spanish legend retired from professional tennis in Malaga.
Despite their efforts, Spain’s team, inspired by Nadal, could not advance in the Davis Cup.
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Rafael Nadal lost his final match to Botic van de Zandschulp in Davis Cup
Carlos Alcaraz paid tribute to Nadal as he retired from tennis.
Nadal’s legacy includes 22 Grand Slam titles and inspiring future players
Carlos Alcaraz paid an emotional tribute to his ‘idol’ Rafael Nadal after the Spanish tennis great bid an emotional farewell to competitive tennis on Tuesday night in Malaga, closing the curtain on one of the sport’s most illustrious careers.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion and four-time Davis Cup winner could not secure a victory in his final match, falling 6-4, 6-4 to Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup quarter-finals.
