Asking David Ferrer about Rafael Nadal’s tennis career, he stayed silent.
The 42-year-old captain of Spain’s Davis Cup squad has been in contact with the 22-time Grand Slam winner on a potential presence in this year’s “Final 8.”
Nadal was scheduled to play in the Laver Cup, but he withdrew a little over a week before the competition started. Nadal has not competed since the Olympic Games in July.
After the Laver Cup, Nadal’s itinerary was unknown, and Ferrer was questioned about whether Nadal might play for Spain in November. However, the former world champion has now been added to the Davis Cup team for the championship match in Malaga.
What was said by David Ferrer about Rafael Nadal’s prospects?
Rafael Nadal hinted in 2023 that his storied career might come to an end in 2024.
Despite his unexpected inclusion in Spain’s Davis Cup “Final 8” roster, there are rumors that he may hang up his racket. He has not formally stated his decision.
Moreover, it would allow Nadal to retire in front of his home crowd because the matches would be held in Spain.
Regarding how and when he believes Rafael Nadal will hang up his racket, Ferrer simply wants Nadal to be happy with his choice.
Everyone retires as they want or feel like it; it’s a highly personal thing. According to Europa Press, the 2013 French Open runner-up stated, “I am not able to say what the ideal retirement is.”
“All of a sudden, you stop doing something that you have spent your entire life working on and doing. It’s acceptable to me as long as he is content.
Who will Spain face in the “Final” eight of the Davis Cup?
Spain advanced to the Davis Cup “Final 8” after winning all of their group matches.
They advanced to the quarterfinals, where they will take on the Netherlands, after defeating Australia, France, and the Czech Republic.
Carlos Alcaraz had a major role, and he might be able to partner with Rafael Nadal when they play for their nation once more, but on home ground.
The most recent of Nadal’s five Davis Cup titles was in 2019. In six days, he played eight matches, winning each one with some brutal play.
In Malaga, he will be eager to repeat that performance to win a sixth Davis Cup.