Rafa has had his last, last time. Nadal was beaten in straight sets as the Dutch eliminated Spain from the Davis Cup. While there was no fairytale ending there was plenty of emotion as the 38-year-old farewelled the sport in front of his adoring home fans. The occasion doubled as a retrospective on a fabled career and we're marinating in the moment. Featured: Charlie Eccleshare, tennis journalist, The Athletic. 

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