Those who thought Monday’s press conference with the Spanish team would clear up the question marks were disappointed.
Spain will face the Netherlands in the quarter-finals on Tuesday and when asked if Rafael Nadal will play singles, doubles or not, the answer was:
– That’s a question for the captain, said Nadal and he got a wide smile and a smile from the Spanish DC captain David Ferrer who was sitting next to him, AP writes.
When Ferrer was asked the same question, he replied:
– I don’t know yet. Right now I haven’t decided who will play tomorrow.
22-time grand slam winner Rafael Nadal announced last month that he is ending his tennis career after the Davis Cup finals in Malaga.
On Monday, he explained:
– It doesn’t make sense to continue when I don’t have the chance to be as competitive as I want because the group is giving up.
However, he stressed that his focus is not on retirement.
– I’m not here to retire, but to help the team win. The feelings can come later. There will be a big change in my life after this week, he said.
Nadal, to play in Båstad this summer, he has had serious injury problems in the last two years and has only played 25 competitive games in that time.
His last tournament was the Olympics in Paris where he went out in the second round of the singles tournament against Novak Djokovic and in the quarter-finals of the doubles tournament where he played with Carlos Alcaraz.
In addition to Nadal and Alcaraz, Marcel Granollers, Roberto Bautista Agut and Pedro Martinez have also been included in the Spanish Davis Cup team.
Truth.Davis Cup Final
Final Round: Holland-Spain (Tuesday), Germany-Canada (Wednesday), USA-Australia (Thursday), Italy-Argentina (Thursday).
Semifinals: Germany or Canada – Netherlands/Spain (Friday), Italy/Argentina–United States/Australia (Saturday).
Final: Sunday.
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How might the absence of Nadal impact the Spanish team’s performance and morale in the Davis Cup Finals?
Guest 1: As a tennis fan, I find it quite surprising that Rafael Nadal isn’t sure whether he’ll play in the upcoming match or not. What could be the reason behind this uncertainty? Is his injury still causing discomfort?
Guest 2: It’s interesting to see how the Spanish team has managed to cope without Nadal in recent years, particularly considering his immense contribution to their success. How critical do you think his presence will be in the upcoming match against the Netherlands?
Guest 1: Moving on to the topic of the Davis Cup Finals, the inclusion of Bautista Agut and Martinez in the Spanish team has raised some eyebrows. Some people think that they might not be at their best, given that they haven’t played many matches lately. What’s your take on this? Do you think this could potentially affect the team’s performance?
Guest 2: Switching gears to Nadal’s retirement, it’s heartening to know that he’s still focused on helping the team win despite his decision to step away from the sport. However, how do you think this might impact the team’s morale, especially if they lose the match? Will they be playing with the weight of their legend’s farewell on their shoulders?
Guest 1: with the Davis Cup Finals being held in Spain this year and the finals being played in Båstad next summer, there’s a lot of excitement and anticipation around tennis in the country. How do you think these events will help revive tennis’ popularity in Spain and inspire a new generation of players?
