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Nadal Loses at Davis Cup in What Could Be His Last Match Before Retirement

Rafael Nadal during the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, Spain, on Nov. 19. — Rafael Nadal during the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, Spain, on Nov. 19.
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By Associated Press

November 19, 2024 at 6:17 PM UTC

Updated on

November 19, 2024 at 6:37 PM UTC

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MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Rafael Nadal lost 6-4, 6-4 to Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup on Tuesday in what may have been the last match of the Spaniard's career.

The 22-time Grand Slam champion is retiring from professional tennis after the team event in Malaga, and Nadal will not get to play again if Spain loses the second singles match against the Netherlands later Tuesday.