Rafa Nadal: His shocked look, the tears that followed and Spanish standing ovation

An extended applause for him and the end of his great career. The 38-year-old tennis legend was unable to hide his feelings, both immediately after the blockade of Spain at Davis Cup, and in front of the “good-bye” of his compatriots. The Netherlands has blocked Spain at the Davis Cup hosted in Malaga and so the huge career of Rafa Nadal has come to an end. With the “roha” tied in 1-1 her “fight” with the Netherlands, Rafa Nadal watched with anguish and passion the “double” of Carlos Alkarath and Marcel Granolers against Wesley Kulhof and Van de Zadschulp, with the Spanish duo losing 7-6 (4), 7-6 (3). Marcel Granolers was surprised—near the fillet—he was unable to make a return and the Netherlands celebrated her qualification in the Davis Cup semi-finals. The television lens turned towards the side of Spain’s bench, to show a shocked Rafa Nadal. The Spanish’s look was “empty”. For the legendary tennis player, he had just completed his huge career! What a moment for — Davis Cup (@DavisCup) The Dutch continued their celebrations – after having managed to exclude Spain within its “home” – while Nadal went to Carlos Alkarath and gave him a big hug. These two | — Davis Cup (@DavisCup) The night was Rafa Nadal’s. The Spaniard was again on the court to make his historical last statements as an active tennis player, with the people “blocking him”, rhythmically shouting his name. The 38-year-old great tennis player cried in the presentation of the teams, during the resuspension of Spain’s national anthem and did so after the specific statements of Taking it all in — Davis Cup (@DavisCup) Rafa Forever — Davis Cup (@DavisCup) The world stood up, gave him a unique standing ovation, with Nadal wiping his tears, while on the platform several of the Spaniards did the same.