Tennis great Rafael Nadal has bid farewell to an illustrious career after Spain exited at the Davis Cup 2024 on Tuesday (Nov 19) in Malaga. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam winner therefore dropped curtains on a career that spanned more than two decades having earlier announced his intention to retire at the end of the Davis Cup.

Rafael Nadal bids farewell to illustrious career after Spain's Davis Cup exit

King of Clay and legendary Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal is all set to drop curtains on his illustrious career as he is likely to take competitive court for one final time.

Rafael Nadal: All you need to know about King of Clay's farewell tournament at Davis Cup - time, broadcast

It will be the end of an era in the tennis fraternity as legendary Spanish star Rafael Nadal edges closer to his farewell. Scheduled to play for Spain in the Davis Cup 2024 quarterfinal against the Netherlands, it will be Nadal’s final competitive tournament having announced the same in September.

Tennis great Roger Federer pens emotional note to Rafael Nadal ahead of farewell tournament at Davis Cup

Rafael Nadal hopes to save his emotions over his retirement until the end of the Davis Cup competition and says the focus remains on Spain's upcoming quarter-final tie against the Netherlands.

'Not here for retiring', Rafael Nadal insists focus on Davis Cup

Carlos Alcaraz admitted that his showdown versus 'idol' Rafael Nadal will be a 'difficult moment' when the Spanish duo lock horns for the final time in the semifinal of the Six Kings Slam, an exhibition event in Riyadh, on Thursday (Oct 17).

Carlos Alcaraz admits to 'difficult' showdown vs 'idol' Rafael Nadal as Spaniards clash for final time

On Thursday (Oct 10), Spaniard Rafael Nadal shocked the sporting fraternity by announcing his retirement. Nadal's career has been plagued by injury concerns since 2022 and, thus, he has decided to step aside after this year's Davis Cup in November.

Will be there in person to pay respect: Novak Djokovic reacts to longtime rival Rafael Nadal's retirement

Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to legendary tennis star Rafael Nadal after the Spaniard announced his retirement from the sport on Thursday (Oct 10). Nadal, a supporter of Ronaldo’s former side Real Madrid, called time on his career after winning 22 Grand Slam titles.

Cristiano Ronaldo pens heartfelt tribute to Rafael Nadal, says 'it has been an honour to witness your journey'

King of Clay and tennis legend Rafael Nadal announced his retirement on Thursday (Oct 10). Taking to social media, Nadal confirmed that he will retire at the end of the end, with next month's Davis Cup 2024 in Malaga to be his last tournament.

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal announces retirement, confirms November's Davis Cup to be his last

Spain’s Rafael Nadal will look to end his career on a high as he gets ready to make his final appearance on the clay courts of Paris during the Olympic Games. While Nadal is ready to get his wish to play on the clay courts in Paris, his participation in the US Open remains in limbo.

Rafael Nadal undecided on US Open participation after Paris Olympics, says 'I’m going to decide'

It could be curtains on Rafael Nadal’s French Open career after the star attraction bowed out of the tournament on Monday (May 27) after he lost to Alexander Zverev.

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King of Clay Rafael Nadal has hinted at a possible return to the French Open next year as he prepares for the 2024 showpiece which starts on Sunday (May 26). Nadal, a 14-time champion at the French Open has been struggling with muscle injury for over a year and is likely to retire at the end of the current tennis season.

‘Not 100 per cent certain this will be my last French Open’: Rafael Nadal hints at possible return in 2025

Rafael Nadal’s build-up to his final French Open season suffered a crushing blow after he was knocked out in straight sets by Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz on Saturday (May 11).

Tennis: Rafael Nadal’s French Open build-up suffers dent, knocked out in second round by Hubert Hurkacz

Former World No.1 and 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal was seen emotional on Tuesday (April 30) evening after he was knocked out of the Madrid Open in his probable farewell tour.

Rafael Nadal gets emotional after Madrid Open defeat to Jiri Lehecka - WATCH

On Thursday (May 18), Rafael Nadal withdrew from the French Open 2023 -- the second Grand Slam of the year -- owing to an abdominal strain he picked up during this year's Australian Open.

Rafael Nadal withdraws from French Open, expects '2024 to be his last year in tennis'

Tennis great Rafael Nadal will not play the French Open for the first time in his career. The record 14-time champion admitted he has been unable to reach the standards needed for a successful Grand Slam campaign. Nadal has not played competitively since a second-round exit at the Australian Open in January after suffering a hip injury. The Spaniard has all but ended his 2023 season and hopes to recover for one last hurrah as a competitive Tennis player in 2024. Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo examined the ramifications of Nadal's announcement in a chat with Indian Davis Cup Coach Zeeshan Ali.

Rafael Nadal withdraws from the French Open, Nadal plans to retire in 2024

Rafael Nadal is gearing up for the 2023 season opener in the form of the Australian Open. The first Grand Slam of the upcoming calendar year will get underway on January 16 with all eyes on Novak Djokovic as the Serbian will make his comeback in Melbourne after missing out on the 2022 edition, due to his Covid-19 vaccination row.

Will 2023 Australian Open be Rafael Nadal's last at Melbourne Park? Spaniard reveals

Rafael Nadal was seen in tears alongside his great rival and friend Roger Federer after the Swiss legend's farewell match at the Laver Cup in London on Saturday.

I was close to retiring, thought French Open this year might be my last tournament: Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal continued his exceptional run in the ongoing Wimbledon 2022 on Thursday (June 30) as he got the better of Lithuanian Ricardas Berankis in his second-round clash.

'I was close': Rafael Nadal makes shocking retirement admission after Wimbledon 2nd round victory