Rafael Nadal's family make classy gesture as tennis star prepares to retire at the Davis Cup
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Rafael Nadal's family have all changed their profile pictures on Instagram as the veteran prepares to play at the Davis Cup.
Reports say the veteran, who has won a staggering 22 Grand Slam titles throughout his career, has been selected to play the singles by coach David Ferrer.
Should Nadal lose, and other results fail to go their way, it could actually make today his last match on the court.
And the Spaniard's family have all rallied behind the veteran as he prepares to play in Malaga by changing their profile pictures on social media.
Rafael Nadal's family have all changed their profile pictures on Instagram as the veteran prepares to play at the Davis Cup
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They have changed their digital avatars to Nadal's 'raging bull' logo.
Nadal's uncle and former coach Toni, his wife Maria, and the tennis star's father and sister have all taken part in the gesture.
Nadal has helped Spain with the Davis Cup five times over the years.
Their last triumph came back in 2019 when they beat Canada to make history.
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When Roger Federer retired from tennis in 2022, Nadal was by his side.
Federer bowed out after playing doubles with his rival-turned-friend at the Laver Cup.
Yet Nadal, when asked if Federer would be in attendance for his own farewell this week, didn't sound too certain.
"It's a different situation. I was there to play. There, we were team-mates. Here, we are a Spanish team," he said.
"I didn't talk to Roger. I think Roger has a busy schedule."
He then added: "By the way, of course it's going to be my last week on the professional tour, but I don't think it's going to be my last goodbye.
"So there is going to be other chances to do something."
Winning the Davis Cup would be a fairytale ending for Nadal.
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But the 38-year-old isn't taking anything for granted as he prepares to represent his country for the last time.
"There are no ideal endings," he said.
"Ideal endings usually happen in American movies. It's not something that worries me in that sense.
"My farewell is going to be what it's going to be. What I want is for the team to be competitive and to be able to win the Davis Cup.
Rafael Nadal is hoping to win the Davis Cup one last time
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"I am not worried about the next chapter in my life. I have had lots of time in my life not playing tennis because of injuries.
"I accept the challenge of an important change in my life."
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