Malaga lived for the hero of Spain and, regardless of the defeat, had the privilege of watching him on the court for the last time - Rafael Nadal said goodbye to tennis after losing to Botik van de Zandshulp in the old quarterfinals of the Davis Cup (6:4, 6:4).
The tennis giant announced earlier that this competition with Spain would be his last, and after his selection failed to eliminate the Netherlands, it is clear that the symbol of tennis has put an end to a magnificent career.
Millions of "gracias" (thank you) adorn the cover of Madrid's "Marca" and best illustrate what the tennis legend meant to Spanish sport.
For a long time, the audience in Andalusia and around the world hoped that Spain would survive the Netherlands and that Nadal would still play, that hope became much more realistic when Carlos Alcaraz beat Talon Grikspor brought Spain back to life (1:1).
However, the double "fury" had no strength - Alkaras and Marcel Granoljers had to congratulate Wesley Kohlhof and Van de Zandshulp.
Behind the legend from the Balearic Islands remain 23 years of unreal career, 1.080 victories, 92 titles and 22 Grand Slam titles... The memory of a great athlete and champion remains.
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