He last “goodbye” of Rafa Nadal is getting closer to his arrival. Last Thursday, you were able to attend his last duel against Carlos Alcaraz and this Saturday he will play for the last time against Novak Djokovic in which one of the matches will take place more emotional which we remember in the lately.
But it won’t be the last time Rafa jump onto the track. The manacorí is summoned with Spain for the final phase Davis Cup which will be held at the end of November Malaga. Despite this, it is unclear what role he will play. Nadal in a team in which his teammates have the competitive rhythm that Rafa couldn’t have.
He fourteen times champion of Roland Garros explained what role he thought he would play: “I made the decision a few weeks ago, the truth is that it took me a whilebut after the Olympic Games, I had a few weeks to think, realize certain things and answer certain questions which made me understand that it was the right decision today. Will I be ready for the Davis Cup? On an emotional level, surely yes; on a physical and tennis level, I still have a month to go“.
Nadal It is not known exactly in what physical condition he will arrive in Malaga and that is why he is careful when it comes to announcing whether he will play or not: “I will prepare for it, I will try to arrive in good shape to help the team win. If I feel prepared and the captain think the same thing, it will be up to him to play.” decision. If I don’t even feel ready myselfthen I will be the first to leave of the individual and see how I can help them differently.
“I have to first be the one who feels competitive to compete, then you can win or lose, that’s part of the sport. If I’m not 100% or I see myself far from winning my match, no I will go out on the track“, concluded Rafa during a press conference.
