Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal is aiming to cap his emotional farewell from tennis with another Davis Cup triumph in Malaga this week.
The 38-year-old has battled injuries over the past few years and the extent to which he can compete for his country is unknown, but all eyes will be on the 22-time Grand Slam winner.
The veteran led Spain to victory in Madrid five years ago - the last time they won the trophy and Nadal's fourth crown.
However, he admitted on Nov 16 that his role in Malaga may be limited to doubles rather than singles.
"First off, we'll have to see how I feel in training and, if I really don't feel I have a chance to win the singles, I'll be the first to not want to play," he said in comments to the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET).
"If I don't feel ready, I'll be the first to speak to the captain (David Ferrer).
"I've already told him on a few occasions not to make any decisions based on the fact that it's my last week as a professional tennis player."
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