Rafael Nadal’s last match as a professional was a 6-4, 6-4 loss to No. 80 Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup as Spain was eliminated by the Netherlands.

In emotional scenes in Spain, Rafael Nadal, in his final professional tennis event, lost to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Final 8 in Málaga. The crowd tried to will the 22-time grand slam singles champion to victory,

The 22-time Grand Slam champion's physical limitations were laid bare in what could be his last appearance as a professional player.