Rafael Nadal today plays what could be his final match as a tennis professional as Spain face the Netherlands in the Davis Cup.
The 22-time major champion takes to the court in the “World Cup of tennis” on Tuesday, when he will take on world No. 80 Botic van de Zandschulp in Malaga.
Although it is not yet clear whether Nadal would play in the semifinals or final should Spain progress, the 38-year-old has already confirmed that this week will mark his final farewell to the sport after a professional career spanning more than two decades.
Nadal’s contest precedes what is likely to be a showdown between Carlos Alcaraz and Tallon Griekspoor, and a doubles match to decide the tie if the aggregate score is 1-1 after those singles matches.
The Sporting News is following the match live, providing score updates and commentary
Rafael Nadal live score vs. Botic van de Zandschulp
| Set 1 | Set 2 | |
| Netherlands (Botic van de Zandschulp) | — | — |
| Spain (Rafael Nadal) | — | — |
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2 hours before match start: This could be it — the final professional tennis match Rafael Nadal ever plays. We’re not sure if he might yet be involved again should Spain progress to the semifinals, but today feels like a moment to say goodbye. And nobody has said it better than Roger Federer.
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— Joe Wright (@JoeWright004) November 19, 2024
What time is Rafael Nadal Davis Cup match vs. Botic van de Zandschulp?
This match is scheduled to be the first of the Davis Cup tie between the Netherlands and Spain. It is due to start at approximately 5 p.m. local time in Malaga, Spain.
Here is how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Tues, Nov. 19 | 11:00 a.m. ET |
| Canada | Tues, Nov. 19 | 11:00 a.m. ET |
| UK | Tues, Nov. 19 | 4:00 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Weds, Nov. 20 | 3:00 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Tue, Nov 19 | 9:30 p.m. IST |
Rafael Nadal vs. Botic van de Zandschulp Davis Cup match live stream, TV channel
Here is how to watch this Davis Cup match in some of the major territories:
United States:
TV channel: Tennis Channel
Live stream: Fubo, Tennis Channel
Spain’s match against the Netherlands at the Davis Cup Finals 2024 will be available for TV broadcast in the US on Tennis Channel.
Fans in the U.S. can stream the matches live on Fubo and Tennis Channel.
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Canada:
TV channel: TVA Sports (French)
Live stream: TVA Sports Direct (French), CBC Gem, cbcsports.ca, CBC Sports YouTube channel
The Davis Cup Finals 2024 will be available for TV broadcast in French language in Canada on TVA Sports.
Fans in Canada can stream matches in French language on TVA Sports Direct. English commentary is available on CBC Gem, cbcsports.ca, or CBC Sports’ YouTube channel.
Australia:
The Davis Cup Finals 2024 will be available for TV broadcast in Australia on 9Gem.
Fans in Australia can stream the matches live on beIN Sports and 9Now.
India:
- TV channel: Star Sports Network
- Live stream: Sony LIV, JioTV
This year’s Davis Cup finals will be broadcast on TV on the Star Sports Network.
Live streams are available via Sony LIV and JioTV.
UK:
- TV channel: Tennis Channel, BBC Sport
- Live stream: Tennis Channel, BBC Sport website, BBC iPlayer
The Davis Cup Finals 2024 will be available for TV broadcast in the UK on Tennis Channel and BBC Sport.
Fans in the UK can stream the matches live on Tennis Channel, the BBC Sport website and BBC iPlayer.
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