Rafael Nadal, who is soon to retire after the Davis Cup, will play the opening singles match representing Spain in the quarter-final match against the Netherlands against Botic van de Zandschulp.
Captain David Ferrer made the decision to start the play of Rafael Nadal right away because fans were desperate for a final glimpse of the 22-time Grand Slam champion before he retires from the sport.
After announcing last month that he was retiring from tennis following the Davis Cup final, the 38-year-old athlete stated that his only goal would be to guide and help Spain win the trophy. As Nadal attempts to lead Spain to their seventh Davis Cup championship—and their first since he led them to triumph in Madrid in 2019—he will now have the opportunity to say goodbye on his home turf.
Nadal’s compatriot Carlos Alcaraz will play against Tallon Griekspoor in the second singles match. Alcaraz and Marcel Granollers will play Zandschulp and Wesley Koolhof in the doubles if needed.
Source: CNA