Rafael Nadal will retire at the age of 38 after a trophy-laden career in front of an emotional Spanish crowd after the Davis Cup, with Carlos Alcaraz, the Wimbledon champion, determined to give him a

The 38-year-old Nadal has been on tour for more than 20 years and is the second member of the so-called Big Three of men’s tennis to stop playing. Roger Federer announced his departure in 2022, while Novak Djokovic is still near the top of the game.

Carlos Alcaraz dreams of winning the Davis Cup Finals alongside his idol Rafael Nadal, to give his legendary countryman one last title before his tennis farewell. At the press conference following the defeat suffered against Alexander Zverev in the third and final round robin match at the ATP Finals - a match that officially decreed Carlitos' elimination from the year-end Masters - the young Spaniard talked - among the various topics touched upon,

Carlos Alcaraz was beaten by Alexander Zverev to be eliminated from the ATP Finals at the group stage and has turned his attentions to Rafael Nadal.

Nadal gave everything to recover his form following a severe hip injury at last year's Australian Open. He played 19 singles matches this season, reaching one final but struggling to chase notable titles. At 38, Rafa decided to terminate his incredible tennis journey after 23 years on the professional circuit.

Rafael Nadal is preparing to retire from professional tennis, with his final event set for the Davis Cup finals starting Tuesday in front of a home

Carlos Alcaraz said he was hoping to make Rafael Nadal's tennis farewell at the Davis Cup Finals a victorious one after he was dumped out of the ATP Finals at the group stage with a straight-sets defeat to Alexander Zverev on Friday.

Carlos Alcaraz turns attention to Rafael Nadal farewell after ATP Finals exit - Alcaraz exited in the group stage after losing 7-6 (5) 6-4 to Alexander Zverev.