Today, November 19, 2024, will be a historic day for world tennis, as Rafa Nadalone of the greatest of all time, will play what could be his last match as a professional. As part of the Davis Cup 2024that of Manacor will face the Dutch Botic Van De Zandschulp at the start of the draw between Spain And Country Low. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. inside José María Martín Carpena Sports Palace of Malaga.
Today’s event will mark the end of an era for Spanish tennis, with Nadal leaving a legacy of 22 Great Slams36 titles Mastery 1000 and 92 individual titles in total. His retirement, announced on October 10, aroused unprecedented anticipation in the world of sport, and this last appearance on the track promises to be unforgettable.
Although this year has been complicated for the Balearic tennis player due to injuries and a prolonged convalescence, Nadal once again demonstrated his competitive spirit. In 2024, he participated in 19 matches, spread over seven tournaments, with a record of 12 victories and seven defeats. His most notable victory came in April, when he defeated Alex of Minaur at the Masters 1000 in Madrid.
However, his performances fell far short of the standards that led him to be world number 1 for 209 weeks. He is currently ranked 154th in the ATP rankings, but that doesn’t take away from the importance of his farewell.
Where to watch Nadal – Van De Zandschulp live
The party of Rafa Nadal before the Dutch Botic Van De Zandschulp of the Davis Cup 2024 can be followed live Movistar+with cover on the chains Come on And Movistar Sports. In addition, you can follow minute by minute, every game and every point, on the website OKDIARIOwith the preview, live commentary and post-match chronicle of the clash between the Spanish tennis player and his rival from The Netherlands.
What time does Nadal play Van De Zandschulp in the Davis Cup?
The duel between Nadal And Van De Zandschulp of the Cup Davis which will serve to open up equality between Spain And Country Low will be played today Tuesday November 19 at 5:00 p.m. (Spanish peninsula time, one hour less if you are in the Canary Islands).
Davis Cup schedule and format
THE Davis Cup 2024 brings together the best selections of the year. The tournament is played in the best of three matches by elimination: two singles and, if necessary, a doubles. The semi-finals are scheduled November 22while the final will be played November 24.
In case of excess The Netherlands, Spain could cope Germany either Canada in the semi-final. Equipment like Argentina, Italy, States Joined And Australia They are also fighting for a place in the final on the other side of this draw. Davis Cup 2024.
Rada Nadal This is undoubtedly one of Spain’s greatest assets in this Davis Cup. The Manacorí has won 18 consecutive elimination matches, holding the record, he also has 29 consecutive individual victories and a total of 32 consecutive victories, counting singles and doubles matches, in the Davis Cup, another historic record in the hands of the best. Spanish tennis player in history.
