Nadal's glittering career ends with Davis Cup loss
Rafael Nadal fell 6-4 6-4 to Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp in what turned out to be the last match of his career, as in inspired Dutch outfit closed out the tie 2-1.
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After Nadal fell in the opening match, Spain's hopes of seeing their hero in action again were revived, as World Number-two Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 6-2 to force the match-up to a deciding doubles clash.
Netherlands closed out the fixture as Wesley Koolhof - who will also finish his decorated career after the Davis Cup - and Van de Zandschulp defeated Alcaraz and Marcel Granollers 7-6(4) 7-6(3) in an epic deciding match.
