For the first time since his farewell at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals, Rafael Nadal was recently spotted in Spain with his family. The Spaniard and his two-year-old son also shared a touching moment.
On Tuesday, November 19, Nadal played his final match for Team Spain in the Davis Cup quarterfinals against the Netherlands. In the first match of the match, Botic van de Zandschulp easily defeated the 22-time Major champion 4-6, 4-6, despite his best efforts.
As fans chanted in Nadal’s honour during the post-match ceremony, the evening grew more touching for him. Just after the showing of a moving video tribute recognizing his legendary career, Nadal became even more emotional.
The 38-year-old had a touching moment with his family a few days after his final game. His wife, Maria Francisca Perello, and their infant son were with him as he left his hotel. Raising the two-year-old into the air, Nadal planted a kiss on him.
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— bini_mimi | Rafa that! (@loveisparpall) November 21, 2024
Rafael Nadal in 2024
Now the world no.154, Nadal played his last match on the 19th of November when he lost to world no.80 Botic Van De Zandschulp 6-4 6-4 in the Rubber 1 of the Davis Cup (draw).
During this season Rafael has managed to achieve a composed 12-8 win-loss record. Rafael Nadal’s best result of the current season was getting to the final in Bastad.
