Spain will find itself without playing in the semi-finals of the Davis Cup. The Spanish team fell in the quarterfinals against the Netherlands, but what undoubtedly hurts everyone the most is not that, but the confirmation of Rafa Nadal’s final farewell to professional tennis. [Así vivimos el definitivo partido de dobles de la Copa Davis entre España y Países Bajos]
The hearts of tennis fans from all corners of the planet were in their fists until they witnessed the result of the doubles match between Carlos Alcaraz and Marcel Granollers. Rafa Nadal was no longer on that court, but in a way he was still playing, because if Spain advanced to the Davis Cup, the Spaniard would have a new opportunity to continue playing tennis.
The day started badly with Rafa Nadal’s defeat against Van de Zandschulp. The great champion could not overcome the regularity of the Dutchman, who scored the first point of the draw on the orange side.
However, Carlos Alcaraz came to the rescue soon after to clearly defeat Griekspoor in straight sets and give hope to Rafa and the Spanish team.
The tie was decided in a doubles match which, although it did not have sufficient drama in itself, was decided on two tie-breaks. Small details caused the coin to fall each time for the Dutch side, with Spain being eliminated from the Davis Cup and Rafa Nadal confirming his farewell to tennis to receive a heartfelt tribute on the Martín Carpena court.
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