Tennis Legend Rafael Nadal Retires After Spain's Davis Cup Defeat

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Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, retired from tennis after Spain's loss to the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarter-finals. Nadal, who had been dealing with injuries for years, was emotional during the Spanish national anthem and received a tribute from over 10,000 fans after his final singles match. The Spaniard was defeated by Botic van de Zandschulp in the opening singles clash, and despite Carlos Alcaraz's victory in the second match, the Dutch team won the deciding doubles rubber. Nadal's retirement marks the end of an iconic career in professional tennis. (AFP)Livenews

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