Casper Ruud is set to skip Rafael Nadal ’s retirement despite being a long-time fan and the Spaniard’s former doubles partner. Nadal will say farewell at the Davis Cup Finals while representing Spain in Malaga. The likes of Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have already shared their wishes to be there.

It's not entirely clear when Nadal's last match will come, in large part because the Davis Cup is a team event and what's now known as the “Final 8” begins at the quarterfinal

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.

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.

Rafael Nadal is getting set to retire from professional tennis after one last event: He will be part of Spain’s team at the Davis Cup finals that start Tuesday in front of a home crowd in Malaga.