Rafa is no stranger to injuries, especially over the past two years. He has acknowledged that these recent injuries have contributed to his decision to retire.

Rafa has not played an official singles match since losing to Novak Djokovic at the Paris Olympics. However, he appeared at the Six Kings Slam exhibition event, where he was seen sharing an emotional embrace with his longtime rival, Djokovic.

Rafael Nadal’s Davis Cup farewell under a question mark

Rafael Nadal’s farewell plans at the upcoming Davis Cup Finals are being finalized, but scheduling challenges have come up. The 38-year-old Spanish tennis legend, who has won 22 Grand Slam titles—including 14 at the French Open—recently confirmed that the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga will mark the end of his career.

With this announcement, ticket prices for Spain’s possible matches at the Davis Cup Finals have skyrocketed on resale platforms, reaching tens of thousands of euros. However, the exact timing of Nadal’s retirement ceremony remains undecided.

Nadal’s long-time rival, Novak Djokovic , has expressed a strong desire to attend the event in Malaga. Tournament Director Feliciano Lopez noted that organizers are overwhelmed with requests to attend Nadal’s farewell. Space is one of the biggest concerns, as fans and players alike want to be part of this historic moment.

Roger Federer may also want to be present for Nadal’s last match, just as the Spaniard attended the Swiss’ retirement at the Laver Cup in 2022. Still, the Davis Cup team may find it hard to gather all the stars for Nadal’s send-off, as some guests may not want to wait up to six days in Malaga for the event.