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Rafael Nadal competes in his last professional tournament in Malaga (Photo: Getty)
Rafael Nadal He’s set to retire soon, but there’s one last chance for fans to watch him on TV as he prepares for the Davis Cup final.
The schedule for the team tournament to be held in Malaga in 2024 has been released, and many people in the UK are watching Spain.
This is because Nadal is featuring as a member of the national team. last pro event Before he officially finished his career and hung up his racket.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Davis Cup final. Nadal’s emotional farewell Information about tennis, including how to watch live on TV in the UK and a full schedule of matches.
Davis Cup schedule and today’s match order
Spain will face the Netherlands in the quarterfinals today (19th). The two countries will face off in a best-of-three series consisting of two singles matches and, if necessary, a doubles match.
The first singles match will be held at: 4pm A second singles match follows, UK time. The doubles match will be played later in the evening if the overall score is locked at 1-1.
Rafael Nadal is hoping to win his sixth Davis Cup title. (Photo: Getty)
If Nadal plays in one of the three clashes and Spain fails to advance to the semifinals, it will be his last professional match in tennis.
What match will Rafael Nadal appear in today?
Spain captain David Ferrer is yet to confirm who he will select for the two singles matches. It is scheduled to be released later today.
How to watch the Davis Cup on TV in the UK
The final is Broadcast live on the BBC. You can watch the live stream on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.
Carlos Alcaraz is part of the Spanish team along with Rafael Nadal (Photo: Getty)
Some matches may be picked up on TV, although the exact schedule has not been confirmed by the broadcaster.
The tie between Spain and the Netherlands can also be watched live on the Tennis Channel, costing £2.49 per month in the UK after a 7-day free trial.
Davis Cup squad – who is playing in each country?
Argentina
- Sebastian Baez
- Francisco Cerundolo
- Thomas Martin Echeverry
- Maxim Gonzalez
- Andres Molteni
- Captain Guillermo Corea (ARG)
australia
- Alex de Minaur
- Alexey Popyrin
- Jordan Thompson
- Thanasi Kokkinakis
- Matthew Ebden
- Captain Lleyton Hewitt (AUS)
Canada
- Denis Shapovalov
- Gabriel Diallo
- Alexis Galano
- Milos Raonic
- Vasek Pospisil
- Captain Frank Dansvik (CAN)
germany
- Jan-Lennard Struff
- Daniel Altmaier
- Yannick Hanfman
- Kevin Krawitz
- Tim Puetz
- Captain Michael Coleman (GER)
Italy
- Yannick Sinner
- Lorenzo Musetti
- Matteo Berrettini
- Andrea Babasori
- Simon Bolelli
- Captain Filippo Bolandri (ITA)
Netherlands
- Talon Greece Track
- Botik van der Sandshulp
- Jesper de Jong
- Wesley Kullhoff
- Captain Paul Harwis (NED)
spain
- Carlos Alcaraz
- peter martinez
- Roberto Bautista Agut
- Rafael Nadal
- Marcel Granollus
- Captain David Ferrer (ESP)
USA
- taylor fritz
- tommy paul
- ben shelton
- Austin Krycek
- Rajeev Ram
- Captain Bob Brian (USA)
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How do you think Nadal’s leadership has influenced younger players in the Davis Cup?
1. Would you be interested in watching Rafael Nadal’s potential final professional match at the Davis Cup?
2. Which players do you think will play in the singles matches for Spain today?
3. With Nadal possibly retiring soon, how do you feel about his impact on the sport of tennis?
4. How important is it for Spain to win the Davis Cup this year?
5. What are your thoughts on the new format of the Davis Cup, and do you think it enhances the viewing experience?
6. Any predictions on which countries will advance to the semifinals?
