How long will Rafael Nadal continue to play tennis? This question is occupying the tennis world. The Davis Cup final round would be a perfect stage for him to end his career.
The tennis stars around Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz are eagerly awaiting a future decision from their longtime rival Rafael Nadal. Will the injury-plagued Spaniard end his career after this season or will he add another year? “Everyone wants to know. We are all waiting to see what happens now and we are all kind of rooting for him,” said Alcaraz.
The 22-time Grand Slam winner’s last appearance was at Alcaraz’ side at the Olympic Games. Nadal canceled his planned start at the Laver Cup in Berlin at short notice. The 38-year-old clay court king had already missed the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open this year.
Nadal only took part in the French Open, which he won 14 times, and lost in the first round to Zverev. “Everyone misses Rafa,” said the German.
End of career at the Davis Cup in front of home crowd?
As early as May last year, Nadal had announced that he wanted to end his illustrious career in 2024. However, he added: “I can’t say it 100 percent because you never know what will happen.” But the ongoing injury problems no longer allowed for a successful comeback.
Nadal is planning to play in a show tournament in Saudi Arabia in mid-October. He is also part of the Spanish team for the Davis Cup final round at the end of November in front of a home crowd in Málaga. It could be the perfect stage for Nadal’s farewell.
