Spain faces the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarterfinals. A competition that, in addition to its clear sporting appeal, comes with bitter news: the farewell of Rafael Nadal. We’ll tell you when it starts and where you can see it in full.
Tennis fans have had this week marked in red on their calendars for quite some time. During these days, Spain participates in the Davis Cup and will face the Netherlands in the first match. A tournament that not only has an undoubted attraction due to the good level of the participants, but also comes loaded with a very special symbolism for national tennis: the Rafael Nadal’s retirement.
The Manacorí played his last official match during the last Olympic Games in Paris 2024. He did so precisely by forming doubles pair with Carlos Alcaraz, the current number 1 of the Spanish squad and one of the fittest tennis players in the world elite. But when will Nadal play and where can we see him?
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November 19, 2024 • 10:55
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When does Spain play in the Davis Cup
The final phase of the tournament will start today, November 19at the Marín Carpena Sports Palace, in Malaga. The match between the Spanish national team and the Netherlands is scheduled for 5 p.m. However, this does not mean that we can see Nadal in action. And it has not yet been confirmed who will be the player chosen by the team led by David Ferrer.
Everything indicates that the decision for this first meeting will be between Rafael Nadal himself or, failing that, Roberto Bautista, number 46 in the world in the ATP ranking. Normally, the International Tennis Federation informs the media of the chosen tennis players shortly before the start of the match. Therefore, Rafa Nadal’s presence could be confirmed between 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. today. Although they could also bring it forward sooner, given the expectation that exists to see the one from Manacor.
In the event that, finally, the balance tips in favor of Roberto Bautista, we would still have the option of seeing Nadal in a second match. Probably, in a hypothetical doubles match. Although, again, this information would also remain to be confirmed.
Where can it be seen
If you have Movistar Plus+, you’re in luck. The Movistar streaming platform, whose price is €9.99 per month and you can subscribe from this linkhas the rights to carry out the complete broadcast of this sporting event. In addition, it will complete the broadcast of the matches with a series of previous analyzes and exclusive content, as the blue operator has accustomed us to. In this way, it has designed a unique proposal for one of the most anticipated tournaments.
As if the Davis Cup were not a compelling enough reason to sign up for Movistar Plus+, the platform offers top-level programming for these next few days. On Thursday they will also broadcast the Euroleague match against the Real Madrid and Alba Berlin. While on Sunday he will do the same with the Athletic Bilbao – Real Sociedad. A week full of reasons to subscribe to Movistar Plus+ and enjoy everything that is to come.
