The Vice President of the Russian Tennis Federation (RTF), Alexey Selivanenko, commented to "SE" on the decision of Spaniard Rafael Nadal to end his professional career.
"Rafael's career is one of the most successful, lengthy, and uncompromising in tennis history. Even the way he chose to conclude it — in a true battle during a cup match, where opponents are playing to win, speaks volumes about his character," said Selivanenko to "SE".
On October 10, the 38-year-old Nadal announced that the final round of the 2024 Davis Cup would be his last in professional tennis. In his final match, Nadal lost in the quarterfinals to Botic van de Zandschulp (4:6, 4:6).