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NEW DELHI: Rafael Nadal, one of tennis’s greatest icons, retired from professional tennis on Tuesday, marking the end of an illustrious 23-year career. The 38-year-old Spanish legend was honored with a heartfelt tribute at the Davis Cup quarter-finals in Malaga, where the Netherlands defeated Spain 2-1.

The 38-year-old bowed out after Spain’s Davis Cup loss to the Netherlands in Malaga.

Rafael Nadal set to play his final Davis Cup event before retirement against the Netherlands, receiving admiration and tributes in a highly anticipated match.

Botic van de Zandschulp stormed to a 6-4, 6-4 win against Rafael Nadal in what may be the Spaniard’s final match

Nadal will face Botic van de Zandschulp in the first singles rubber.

Rafael Nadal has been picked to play singles for Spain against the Netherlands at the Davis Cup Final 8

The hosts fell behind in their quarter-final after Nadal was beaten in straight sets by Botic van de Zandschulp

Tennis icon bows out after hosts eliminated

Quarter-final tie against Netherlands could bring an end to Nadal’s illustrious career