The future of Rafa Nadal In tennis, it is a mystery, with growing doubts after the resignation of the Balearic from the competition in the Wash CupBut even though many believe that the withdrawal could be imminent, the Spanish captain of Davis Cupopens the door to seeing Nadal back on the court at the Final 8 to be held in Malaga. David Ferrer spoke after Spain’s resounding success Valencia group stage and he referred to Rafa, acknowledging that there are options for him to be in the team that fights for the title. Bowl in November.
Nadal He has not competed since August, when he took part in the Paris Olympic GamesThe Spaniard made it clear months ago that his goals were Roland Garros and the Olympic event and since then he has not competed again, although he confirms that he continues to train while enjoying his family. It is therefore officially unknown whether Rafa will play an official tournament again, but now the Davis Cupwith Spain already ranked, appears as an option, with the added adaptability of the champion of 22 tournaments grand slam to the discipline of doubles.
After sealing the ranking of the Davis Cup 2024 Final 8the captain David Ferrer he left the door open when he returned Rafa Nadal. Yes, I spoke to him. I don’t know yet, but why not. It is possible that you will be with us in Malaga. About his resignation ValenceI knew that his goal was the Games and then he decided, he also had holidays. He was on tour, competing and playing. At the friend level, who is no longer captain, I found it very good that he did not come to Valencia. I think that it did not affect, that I needed these days of rest and be with his family,” he commented.
“He recharged his batteries, and from there, if he decides to be in Malaga or not It’s something I’m going to talk to him about. What we do with it will be decided. The important thing is that Rafa is well, I know that if he is well and is willing, he will arrive in Malaga in very good condition. From there, I don’t know, I won’t tell you either,” he added. Ferrerat the press conference after the appointment of Valence.
Doubts with the call of Spain
David Ferrer He also left up in the air which players are participating in the Davis Cup Final 8where a call may be made different from that of the Group stagedepending on those available. “I don’t know, there is still time. They have to compete, I will go to some tournaments and I will decide. The good thing, in quotes the bad, is that we have many good players, predisposed, great competitors, to be in Malaga. It is a good and a bad thing because someone has to be left out, but I do not have a 100% clear team,” he analyzed. Ferrer.
If available Nadalhis presence is not mentioned, due to his career, his experience and the level he can give in both singles and doubles. Carlos Alcaraz And Marcel Granollers are the other two indisputable, each in its discipline, while Roberto Bautista and Pablo Carreñoespecially since after seeing the performance in Valencia, they start with an advantage for fourth and fifth place, with the possibility of fighting, we don’t know if, with Rafa himself, for having been the individual number two of Spain in the final at 8 Malaga.
