As the Spanish national anthem rang out, tears welled in Nadal's eyes, reflecting his emotional farewell after a distinguished 30-year career. Chants of "Rafa! Rafa!" echoed, but even these couldn't compensate for his physical declines.
Nadal's defeat against van de Zandschulp marks a poignant moment in his career, representing his first singles loss at the Davis Cup after an unprecedented 29-match winning streak, last losing in 2004.
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