The 22-time Grand Slam champion introduced in October that he would retire after representing his nation for the ultimate time on house soil in Malaga, bringing an finish to one of many best careers the game has seen.
Accidents have plagued Nadal lately, although, and his solely look because the Olympics in the summertime got here on the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Saudi Arabia final month.
It stays to be seen whether or not Nadal is match sufficient to play a singles match for Spain in opposition to the Netherlands, or whether or not he as soon as once more groups up with Carlos Alcaraz for the doubles. Ought to Spain win this tie, they’ll face Germany or Canada within the semi-finals.
Spanish captain David Ferrer has a choice to make on how greatest to make use of the 38-year-old in opposition to the Netherlands on this quarter-final tie, with Nadal insisting the main target shouldn’t be on giving him a retirement get together.
Nadal stated: “If I am on the courtroom I hope to regulate my feelings. I am not right here to retire, I am right here to assist the crew win.
“It is my final week in a crew competitors and an important factor is to assist the crew. Feelings will come on the finish. Earlier than and after I will be centered on what I’ve to do.”
Requested about his crew choice, Ferrer responded: “I don’t know but. In the intervening time, I’ve not determined the gamers which might be going to play.”
Netherlands vs Spain begin time
The primary match within the tie between the Netherlands vs Spain is scheduled to start at 4pm GMT on Tuesday November 19, 2024.
The second singles rubber will comply with straight after that, with a deciding doubles match going down later within the night if required.
Ferrer has not but confirmed who will choose for the 2 singles matches.
