In his farewell tournament at the Davis Cup Finals, Rafael Nadal faced a bittersweet evening in Malaga as Dutch player Botic van de Zandschulp defeated him in a 6-4 6-4 match, ending Nadal’s hopes for a final victory on home soil. Despite the loss, Nadal expressed gratitude for the emotional support from the Spanish fans and reflected on his career, acknowledging the possibility that this match might be his last in the Davis Cup. The defeat marked only Nadal’s second singles loss in the Davis Cup, closing a chapter in his storied tennis career.
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Joe Batley: Bristol Bears lock out with leg fracture until late December
Mark Mapletoft, the England A head coach, informed that Bats had sustained a slight leg fracture and will be unavailable for Bristol's upcoming games, with hopes for his return for the Leicester match. Bristol faces Amptill in the Premiership Rugby Cup before a league game against Harlequins, followed by Champions Cup fixtures against Leinster and La Rochelle, before the Premiership clash with Leicester on 21 December. Full Article
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