Rafael Nadal has been named in Spain’s Davis Cup team for the Final Eight matches in November, organizers announced Monday.

Carlos Alcaraz ‘hopes’ Rafael Nadal will not enter retirement in November, despite rumours that he is set to play his last event at the Davis Cup Finals. Nadal, 38, is finally approaching the end of his incredible career and has spoken about plans to hang up his racket on a number of different occasions this year.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz could face off in the Davis Cup final this November, provided that both Italy and Spain advance through the final eight. Both have been named in their respective nations’ squads for the Davis Cup Finals, which will take place from November 19-24 in Malaga, Spain.

Rafael Nadal has been selected alongside compatriot Carlos Alcaraz in a talented Spain squad for the quarter-finals of the 2024 Davis Cup in November.

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz have been named to Spain’s roster for the Davis Cup Finals. Monday's announcement raises the possibility of a renewal of the “Nadalcaraz” doubles partnership from the Paris Olympics.

Spanish legend Nadal, who has been out of action for most of the year due to injury, could bow out after the Davis Cup.

Carlos Alcaraz is relishing the prospect of linking up with Rafael Nadal again at the Davis Cup, and will savour every moment they share on and off the court.

Rafael Nadal has not been spotted on tour since the Paris Olympics but has now been included in Spain's roster for the Davis Cup knockout stage.

Carlos Alcaraz welcomed the addition of Rafael Nadal to Spain's team for the quarterfinal round of the Davis Cup finals in November and hopes the event in Malaga will not mark the end of the 22-time Grand Slam champion's career.

Carlos Alcaraz welcomed the addition of Rafa Nadal to Spain's Davis Cup team for the quarter-finals in November and hoped the event in Malaga will not mark the end of the 22-times Grand Slam champion's career.