<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/rafael-nadal">Rafael Nadal</a>’s fans were left emotional as one of the greatest tennis players in history announced his retirement from the professional circuit. His performances earlier this year hinted at the decision that has now become official.



“Hi everyone, I’m here to tell you that I retired from professional court,” Nadal said in a 4-minute, 45-second video, where he explained the reasons behind his decision.



The 38-year-old Spaniard reflected on the challenges of the past two years, during which he struggled to play at his best: “The reality is that it has been some difficult years, these last two years specially. I don’t think I have been able to play.”



Looking ahead to his final match, Nadal revealed which tournament will mark the end of his illustrious career: “I am very excited that my last tournament will be the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/davis-cup">Davis Cup</a> final, and representing my country. I think I’ve come full circle.”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241010_BUS_249231_Rafael-Nadal-and-Carlos-Alcaraz-Olympics-1024x576_a5f0b775.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Nadal and Alcaraz celebrating" class="wp-image-249237" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Rafael-Nadal-and-Carlos-Alcaraz-Olympics-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Rafael-Nadal-and-Carlos-Alcaraz-Olympics-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Rafael-Nadal-and-Carlos-Alcaraz-Olympics-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Rafael-Nadal-and-Carlos-Alcaraz-Olympics-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Rafael-Nadal-and-Carlos-Alcaraz-Olympics.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Rafael Nadal of Team Spain and Carlos Alcaraz of Team Spain celebrate against Austin Krajicek of Team United States and Rajeev Ram of Team United States during the Men’s Doubles Quarter-final match on day five of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Roland Garros on July 31, 2024 in Paris, France. </figcaption></figure>



<h2>When and where will be Nadal’s last tournament?</h2>



Rafael Nadal’s fans will be eagerly awaiting his final match as a professional tennis player. His last appearance will take place on home soil in Malaga, Spain, during the Davis Cup final. The match is scheduled for November 19th, where Spain will face the Netherlands.


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About this last tournament, Nadal told: “One of my first great joys as a professional tennis player was the Davis Cup final in Sevilla in 2004. I feel super lucky for all the thing I’ve been able to experience”.



<h2>Nadal’s injury among key reasons for retirement</h2>



Over the past few years, Nadal has been unable to showcase the full extent of his talent on the tennis court, with injuries playing a significant role in his decision to retire. A long-standing issue, dating back to 2016, had doctors warning him that it could cause trouble in the future.



Nadal has dealt with a torn tendon in his left wrist, as well as a persistent problem with his left foot. These injuries ultimately forced him to reconsider his ability to compete at the highest level, especially as rising stars like Frances Tiafoe and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carlos-alcaraz">Carlos Alcaraz</a> continue to push the limits of the sport.

Rafael Nadal's retirement: When and where will he play his final match?

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The constant fitness problems forced <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/rafael-nadal">Rafael Nadal</a> to withdraw from the 2024 Laver Cup. After missing the tournament hosted by Roger Federer, the Mallorcan has now set a date for his return to the courts.







Nadal will make his appearance at the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/davis-cup">Davis Cup</a> Final Eight in November. He has been included in Spain’s squad alongside world number three <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carlos-alcaraz">Carlos Alcaraz</a>, Roberto Bautista Agut, Pablo Carreño Busta, and Marcel Granollers. Rafa will once again participate in the competition, with his last appearance being his victory in the 2019 edition.



When asked about Nadal’s call-up, Spain captain David Ferrer said: “I spoke with Rafa before we started competing in Valencia and before qualifying. He mentioned the idea and his desire that, if we qualified, there would be a chance for him to participate.



“The day after, or two days after securing qualification, we talked again, and his plan was to be ready and excited to play in Málaga. It was very easy, and it was he who initiated and wanted from the very beginning to be part of the finals,” explained Ferrer during the team-announcement press conference in Madrid.



We’ll see if Nadal’s rest during last months pays off. The former number one has not competed since the Paris 2024 Olympics, where he was beaten in the singles by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/novak-djokovic">Novak Djokovic</a> and lost in the quarter-finals of the doubles after partnering Alcaraz.



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<h2>Nadal cameo on Federer’s 2024 Laver Cup</h2>



Laver Cup co-owner and host <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/roger-federer">Roger Federer</a> was expecting to see Nadal taking part in the competition. Despite his sudden withdrawal, the Spaniard didn’t miss the chance to feature in an exchange with his friend.


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In an interview during the Laver Cup, Nadal appeared in a video with a quick question for Federer: “Who’s been your favorite doubles partner?“. While jiggling, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tennis">tennis</a> legend answered, “I mean, I thought it was my wife, until this guy showed up. So yeah, Rafa can have it.“



<h2>Nadal’s injury problems this year</h2>



Before the announcement of Nadal’s participation in Spain’s Davis Cup team, there were rumors about his future. The reasons were clear as the 22-time Grand Slam champion struggled throughout the year with physical problems.



Rafa missed the Australian Open in January through injury and decided not to play Wimbledon to focus on the Olympics. After Paris 2024, he was absent in the the US Open because he said he would not “be able to give my 100% at this time“. He then pulled out of the Laver Cup earlier in September, saying he believed there are “other players who can help the team deliver the win“.



While we wait news about Nadal’s final decision, the Davis Cup quarter-finals will take place 19-21 November, with the semi-finals following on consecutive days before the final on Sunday, 24 November.

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Last edition finalists <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/canada-t197317" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Canada</a> will face Sweden in their first series of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/when-does-the-us-team-play-davis-cup-2021-20210916-0016.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2021 Davis Cup Finals</a> in Madrid. The tie consists two singles matches and one doubles.Here, check out everything you need to know about these <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/tennis-t157006" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tennis</a> encounters, predictions, odds and how to watch it in the US.
Canada won their ticket to this year’s Finals after being semi finalist in the last edition, which took place in 2019. However, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov won’t be competing this time. So the team will have to fight hard to get a similar result this time.
On the other hand, Sweden won their ticket to this edition thanks to their victory over Chile in the Qualifiers. In 2019, they couldn’t make it past the Qualifiers, going down 0-4 to Colombia. How far will they come now?
<h2>Canada vs Sweden: Match Information</h2>
Date: Thursday, November 25, 2021. Time: 10:00 AM (ET) Location: Madrid Arena, Madrid, Spain.
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<h2>Canada vs Sweden: Time by state in the US</h2>
ET: 10:00 AM CT: 9:00 AM MT: 8:00 AM PT: 7:00 AM
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<h2>Canada vs Sweden: Storylines</h2>
Without Aliassime and Shapovalov, Canada’s big player is Vasek Pospisil. The 31-year old, whose career high was world no. 25, said he’s always motivated to represent Canada. This year, Pospisil has a 8-15 win-loss record.
His teammates are: Brayden Schnur, Peter Polansky and Steven Diez, all in their 30s. On the other hand, Sweden team nominations are four youngsters: brothers Mikael Ymer (23) and Elias Ymer (25), Jonathan Mridha (26) and Andre Gorasson (27).
<h2>How to watch or live stream Canada vs Sweden in the US</h2>
The Davis Cup Finals 2021 round-robin fixture between Canada and Sweden to be played on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Madrid Arena will be broadcasted in the United States by CBS Sports App.
<h2>Canada vs Sweden: Odds and predictions</h2>
Oddsmakers in the US have already made their predictions for this fixture. However, according to FanDuel, Canada have odds of +8500 to win the tournament, while Sweden have +12000.
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