Tell Us About Your First Crush on Rafael Nadal

Reflecting on cherished memories before the final farewell. Spanish tennis star is set to play his last matches on the professional circuit from Tuesday, November 19, to Sunday, November 25, during the final stage of the Davis Cup, taking place on home soil in Malaga. As we prepare to bid farewell to the 38-year-old champion, who boasts 22 Grand Slam titles including 14 at the French Open, do you remember your first love for Rafael Nadal?

Malaga is the host to the finals of both the Billie Jean Cup and the Davis Cup this year. As these prestigious tournaments approach, the city has been spotted to adorn itself to pay a wholesome tribute to Nadal, who has been one of the greatest players the sport has ever witnessed.

Tennis journalist Jose Morgado shared pictures of the stadium decorating itself for the Spaniard’s last dance.

Nadal is expected to play a singles match in Spain’s tie against Netherlands in the quarterfinal. He would aim to end his career on a high, helping Spain to clinch their seventh Davis Cup title, having last won the trophy back in 2019. The camaraderie between Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz is a prospect that fans are eager to see, anticipating the pair to play doubles one more time, having done so at the Paris Olympics.

Spain was without Nadal in the previous round and was able to get past the likes of the Czech Republic, Australia, and France. Carlos Alcaraz, Roberto Bautista Agut, and Pablo Carreno Busta notched up wins in the singles ties, while Marcel Granollers was the mainstay in the doubles team, helping Spain notch important wins.