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 said “I did it for Rafa” after putting Spain level with the Netherlands in their Davis Cup quarter-final. Rafael Nadal is set to retire at this week’s team tournament and he lost potentially his final match to Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp in the first match of the tie.

The Spanish squad is making the final preparations ahead of the Davis Cup Finals quarter-final duel against the Netherlands. Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal trained in Malaga and got ready for the tie. Rafa will end his incredible career in Malaga, and he hopes to help Spain win the title like in 2019.