Davis Cup, Netherlands and Rafael Nadal

The man who ended Nadal's career helps the Netherlands beat Germany to reach the Davis Cup final
Rafael Nadal in professional tennis, 80th-ranked Botic van de Zandschulp, converted his 10th match point Friday to finally close out a 6-4, 6-7 (12), 6-3 victory over Daniel Altmaier and help the Netherlands reach its first Davis Cup final by sweeping Germany.
Rafael Nadal retires after Spain is upset by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup
Rafael Nadal’s remarkable 23-year career came to an end after Spain was eliminated by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday.
The man who ended Nadal's career helps the Netherlands take a Davis Cup lead against Germany
Rafael Nadal in an official tennis match has given the Netherlands a 1-0 lead over Germany in the Davis Cup semifinals
Rafael Nadal Retired After the Davis Cup. It's a Rare Team Event in Tennis
Rafael Nadal wanted to play his last match before retiring at home in Spain and as part of Spain's Davis Cup team
Rafael Nadal's coach blasts 'shabby' Davis Cup farewell ceremony
Rafael Nadal’s coach has described the Spaniard’s farewell ceremony at the Davis Cup as ‘scruffy and shabby’. Nadal played the final match of his career on Tuesday night as he lost in straight sets to Netherlands’ Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup quarter final in Malaga.
Rafael Nadal responds to Novak Djokovic’s touching retirement tribute
Rafael Nadal has issued an eight-word reply to the classy tribute he received from his great rival Novak Djokovic following his retirement. The legendary Spaniard was beaten by Botic van de Zandschulp in the final match of his remarkable career at the Davis Cup Final 8 stage this week.
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Rafael Nadal Cries During National Anthem Before Playing in the Final Match of His Career
The final match of Rafael Nadal’s legendary career left nary a dry eye in the house — including the tennis star himself.
Rafael Nadal retires from tennis after 20 years of preparing his body to ‘die on the court’
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Rafael Nadal says he doesn't want to retire from tennis — it's his body that 'doesn't want to play anymore'
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Rafael Nadal, saving one point at a time
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Relentlessness: Nadal's legacy one that inspired many more
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