Carlos Alcaraz says winning next week's Davis Cup for Rafael Nadal is a "huge motivation" and will mark the "most special" tournament of his career.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz said playing in Rafa Nadal's career farewell in the Davis Cup Final Eight will be the most special event he will play in his career.

Rafael Nadal will retire at the age of 38 after a trophy-laden career in front of an emotional Spanish crowd after the Davis Cup, with Carlos Alcaraz, the Wimbledon champion, determined to give him a

Rafael Nadal admitted Saturday that he may be forced to sit out the singles at the Davis Cup Finals where the Spanish superstar will call time on his iconic, record-setting career.

Rafael Nadal is ready to skip singles matches at the Davis Cup finals if he feels he is not prepared enough to help Spain succeed in his farewell tournament

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz said playing in Rafa Nadal's career farewell in the Davis Cup Final Eight will be the most special event he will play in his career. Nadal, who captured 22 Grand Slam titles in a glittering career,

Rafael Nadal is getting set to retire from professional tennis after one last event: He will be part of Spain's team at the Davis Cup finals that start Tuesday in front of a home crowd in Malaga. The 38-year-old Nadal has been on tour for more than 20 years and is the second member of the so-called Big Three of men’s tennis to stop playing.

"I would have said 1% for Rafa... He proved us wrong once again. He never gives up and this is probably his biggest legacy."

Carlos Alcaraz turns attention to Rafael Nadal farewell after ATP Finals exit - Alcaraz exited in the group stage after losing 7-6 (5) 6-4 to Alexander Zverev.