Farewell to Rafael Nadal at the Davis Cup Finals: Will the Spaniard compete in pairs or singles? Where in India can I watch?

We examine every aspect of Rafael Nadal's farewell event in Malaga prior of the Davis Cup match.

The season's last tournament is quickly approaching, but all eyes will be on Spain in Malaga, where Rafael Nadal will participate in his last professional game. With another Big Three player about to hang his boots, Tuesday's match between Spain and the Netherlands will be an emotional one as the season-ending Davis Cup Finals get underway.

Perhaps Nadal's final dance will take place in a fitting setting, with his home audience and compatriots Marcel Granollers and Carlos Alcaraz in attendance. Nadal, however, suggested that the match in Malaga be more about Spain and their goal of winning the Davis Cup for the first time since 2019 than it should be about his farewell.

In the Final 8, Nadal and his squad will face the Netherlands, which will include players like Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof. If they win, they might be tied with Canada or Germany in Friday's semifinals. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner's Italy, the reigning champions, the USA, Australia, and Argentina are on the opposite side of the draw.

We examine every detail of Rafael Nadal's farewell celebration in Malaga prior to the match.
Will Rafael Nadal compete in the Davis Cup match between Spain and the Netherlands in singles or doubles?
Hopes of 'Nadalcaraz' returning to Spain were raised after Spain captain David Ferrer stated earlier this week that Nadal is guaranteed to play the doubles. However, Nadal made a shocking admission on Monday, the night before the match, stating that he is unsure of his exact participation in it.

Nadal was questioned about his recent practice results and readiness to compete during the team press conference held at a hotel in Fuengirola, some 20 kilometers south of the competition site.

Ferrer, who was seated to the star player's left, laughed as Nadal said, "That's a question for the captain."

Ferrer's response?

"I'm not sure yet," he stated.

The 38-year-old went on to remark, "I'm not sure if I'll play in any games. In recent years, I haven't played much. This might mean that Spain will probably make the final decision before the match, meaning that Nadal might not even be on the court at his farewell event.

What is the Davis Cup record of Rafael Nadal?
Nadal has won the Davis Cup four times with Spain. His incredible 29-1 singles record in the competition indicates a 96.7 victory percentage, which is the highest for a player with over 15 matches played. When Nadal made his Davis Cup debut in 2004, he lost only against Jiri Novak of the Czech Republic. After that, the Spaniard won 29 straight games.

What are the rosters for the Davis Cup Finals between Spain and the Netherlands?
Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Pedro Martinez, Marcel Granollers, Roberto Bautista Agut, and David Ferrer (captain when not playing) represent Spain.

Netherlands: Paul Haarhuis (non-playing captain), Wesley Koohlof, Jesper de Jong, Tallon Griekspoor, and Botic van de Zandschulp

When does Rafael Nadal's match versus the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Final start?
At 9:30 PM IST, Spain and the Netherlands will begin the Davis Cup Finals.

Where can I watch Rafael Nadal play the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Final?
The rights to broadcast the Davis Cup Finals are owned by Star Sports Network. There will be live streaming of the match on Jio TV and Sony LIV.