With a 2-1 loss to the Netherlands, which included Nadal's first loss in 29 Davis Cup matches, Spain was eliminated, ending the indomitable Spaniard's historic court career.

Rafael Nadal’s remarkable 23-year career came to an end after Spain was eliminated by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. In emotional scenes, Nadal - playing in his final professional tennis event - watched with tears in his eyes while other tennis greats,

Rafael Nadal lost 6-4, 6-4 to Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup on Tuesday in what may have been the last match of the Spaniard's career.Nadal is retiring from professional tennis after the team event in Malaga,