David Ferrer opens the door for Rafael Nadal’s comeback at the Davis Cup this year

David Ferrer hopeful of bringing Rafael Nadal to the Davis Cup team later this year despite the Spaniard not expected to make a comeback before 2024.

David Ferrer opens the door for Rafael Nadal’s comeback at the Davis Cup this year

David Ferrer and Rafael Nadal’ (Image via: French Open)

22-time major winner Rafael Nadal is probably in the last phase of his illustrious career. The Spaniard, who is currently away from the Tour due to a hip injury, is expecting to make a comeback in 2024, which, according to him, maybe his last year as a professional player.

However, his countrymate and former Spanish tennis player, David Ferrer, has dropped a bombshell for all the Rafa fans out there. According to Ferrer, who currently captains the Spanish Davis Cup team, he hinted at bringing Nadal to his team later this year even if he fails to attain full fitness.

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In an interview with Eurosport, Ferrer surprised everyone when he cited Nadal’s return to competitive tennis sooner than expected. “Possibly yes, for all that he can transmit. Nadal, even without being 100%, is a very special player who transmits a lot and is so good on the court. You can trust him for his ability to suffer and for his tennis,” said Ferrer, hinting at the much-anticipated return of Nadal. 

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Spain to play its Davis Cup fixtures in September

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Davis Cup (Image via: Davis Cup)

Six-time Davis Cup champion Spain is pitted in Group C along with Serbia, the Czech Republic, and South Korea and will kickstart its campaign on September 12 later this year. If it manages to make it to the last-eight stage, then Spain will play its quarterfinal fixtures in November. Nadal, who underwent surgery for his troublesome hip earlier this month, will require at least five months to recuperate.

This essentially means his chances of making it to the team for its group matches seem very bleak, although he may just be ready in time for the November quarterfinal clash, provided Spain progresses. Having said that, one should never say ‘never’ in sports, as miracles do indeed happen. 

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