Former world No 1 Rafael Nadal will hope to end his illustrious career on a high at the Davis Cup Finals 2024, which start on Tuesday in Malaga, Spain.
The 22-time Grand Slam singles champion is set to call time on a trophy-laden professional career that began in 2001.
His last assignment is on home turf as he hopes to win his sixth and Spain’s seventh Davis Cup title. As hosts Spain take on Netherlands in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, Nadal is likely to open proceedings with a singles fixture against Botic van de Zandschulp.
Here’s everything you need to know about Nadal’s appearance at the Davis Cup Finals, including a television schedule, scores and results.
When is Rafael Nadal’s next match at 2024 Davis Cup Finals?
The 2024 Davis Cup Finals is Nadal’s first assignment since the Paris Olympics in August.
Nadal played in the opening singles rubber against Botic van de Zandschulp. The 38-year-old took a 2-0 win-loss record against the Dutch player into their third meeting, but was defeated in straight sets as the Netherlands advanced to the semis, thus bringing a glittering career to an end.
How to watch the rest of the 2024 Davis Cup Finals
TV channel: Tennis Channel
Live stream: Fubo, Tennis Channel
The Davis Cup Finals 2024 continues all week, and will be available for TV broadcast in the US on Tennis Channel.
Fans in the US can stream the matches live on Fubo and Tennis Channel.
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Rafael Nadal’s Davis Cup record
Nadal made his Davis Cup debut in 2004, in a straight-sets loss to Czech player Jiri Novak. That however, was the only time Nadal has lost a singles match in the competition.
He has helped Spain win the Davis Cup title five times – in 2004, 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2019.
Nadal’s last Davis Cup match was the 6-3, 7-6 (7) win over Canada’s Denis Shapovalov in the 2019 Finals, which secured Spain’s sixth title.
| Total matches | Won | Lost |
| Overall | 37 | 5 |
| Singles | 29 | 1 |
| Doubles | 8 | 4 |
