The result ended Rafael Nadal’s 29-match winning streak in Davis Cup singles. The only other blemish on his record came in his debut all the way back in 2004.

Rafael Nadal bit his lower lip and his reddened eyes welled with tears as he stood alongside his Davis Cup teammates for Spain's national anthem Tuesday before what he - and everyone - knew might ...

Nadal could not get on top in the second set from the very start. Van de Zandschulp zoomed out to 2-0 lead before Rafa won a game, then won the next two to go up 4-1. But then we saw the fighter.

This is class from Rafa...' ...

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal after their second-round match on day three of the Paris Olympics at Roland Garros on July 29, 2024. Oscar J. Barroso—Europa Press/Getty Images.

Rafael Nadal has lost 6-4, 6-4 to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarterfinals in what could be the last match of the 22-time Grand Slam champion's career.

Rafael Nadal has lost 6-4, 6-4 to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarterfinals in what will be the last match of the 22-time Grand Slam champion's career.

Rafael Nadal was on home turf, as he was for much of his 2024 comeback. (Jorge Guerrero / AFP via Getty Images) Credit must go to Van de Zandschulp for staying zen.

MALAGA, Spain — Rafael Nadal bit his lower lip and his eyes scanned the stands as he stood alongside his Davis Cup teammates for Spain’s national anthem Tuesday before what he — and everyone ...