Alcaraz tried to extend Nadal’s career on Tuesday night. Carlos Alcaraz won the second singles tie 7-6 6-3 against Dutch No.1 Tallon Griekspoor. But the Wimbledon champion and Marcel Granollers then lost the deciding doubles 7-6 7-6 Van de Zandschulp and Wesley Koolhof just after midnight local time.

Young Spanish tennis sensation paid tribute to compatriot and legend Rafael Nadal, who bowed out of professional tennis following Davis Cup quarterfinal tie against Netherlands, saying that it has been a blessing to be able to live through his entire career,

Carlos Alcaraz secured Spain's first win at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals by defeating the Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor in the second single contest of the tie.