Málaga. Spain cleared up the mystery. Rafael Nadal was confirmed to play in singles against the Netherlands at the start of the Davis Cup finals this Tuesday, the last tournament for the 22-time Grand Slam champion before retiring.
The teams from both countries were announced about an hour before the start of their quarterfinal tie on the first day of the competition on an indoor hard court at the José María Martín Carpena Sports Palace in southern Spain.
Nadal, 38, will face Botic van de Zandschulp, the number 80 in the ranking, in the first singles match.
Spanish number one Carlos Alcaraz, hunting for the first Silver Salad of his career, will face Tallon Griekspoor, 40th in the world.
Nadal has won 29 consecutive Davis Cup singles matches.
“If I’m on the track I hope to control my emotions. “I’m not here to retire,” Nadal said in a press conference on Monday. “I’m here to help the team win. It’s my last week in a team competition and the most important thing is to help the team. The emotions will come at the end. Before and after I will be focused on what I have to do.”
If the best-of-three series is tied 1-1 after singles, Alcaraz and Marcel Granollers will face Van de Zandschulp and Wesley Koolhof in doubles to determine who will qualify for the semifinals.
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## World Today News Interview: Nadal’s Final Davis Cup Appearance
**Introduction**
Welcome to World Today News. Today, we’re discussing the highly anticipated Davis Cup finals, where tennis legend Rafael Nadal is set to play his last tournament before retirement. We’re joined by two esteemed guests: [Guest 1 Name], a renowned tennis analyst, and [Guest 2 Name], a former Davis Cup player.
**Section 1: Nadal’s Legacy and Retirement**
* **Host:** Rafael Nadal’s 29 consecutive Davis Cup singles match wins are a testament to his incredible talent and dedication. [Guest 1 Name], what makes this achievement even more remarkable in the context of his career?
* **Host:** [Guest 2 Name], having experienced the pressure of Davis Cup competition firsthand, what do you think Nadal’s mental fortitude will be like knowing this is his final tournament?
* **Host:** Nadal has said he’s focused on helping the team win. Do you think this last Davis Cup appearance signifies something deeper for him beyond the individual achievement?
**Section 2: The Spain-Netherlands Matchup**
* **Host:** Spain has a strong team with both Nadal and Alcaraz. [Guest 1 Name], who do you see as their biggest challenge in the Netherlands team?
* **Host:** [Guest 2 Name], Nadal facing Botic van de Zandschulp is an interesting match-up. What do you think could be the deciding factors in this encounter?
* **Host:** The format of the Davis Cup allows for a lot of drama and unexpected twists. [Guest 1 Name], what are some potential scenarios we could see unfold in this quarterfinal tie?
**Section 3: The Future of Spanish Tennis**
* **Host:** With Nadal stepping back, Spain seems to have found a strong successor in Carlos Alcaraz. [Guest 2 Name], what are your thoughts on Alcaraz’s potential to carry the torch for Spanish tennis?
* **Host:** [Guest 1 Name], how do you see the landscape of men’s tennis changing in the post-Nadal era?
* **Host:** Rafael Nadal’s retirement marks the end of an era. What is his lasting impact on tennis, both on and off the court?
**Conclusion**
Thank you to our guests, [Guest 1 Name] and [Guest 2 Name], for sharing their insightful perspectives. We wish both teams the best of luck in the Davis Cup finals, and we’ll be watching closely to see how this exciting tournament unfolds. Don’t forget to stay tuned to World Today News for all the latest updates and analysis from the world of sports.
