In emotional scenes in Spain, Rafael Nadal, in his final professional tennis event, lost to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Final 8 in Málaga. The crowd tried to will the 22-time grand slam singles champion to victory,

The 22-time Grand Slam champion's physical limitations were laid bare in what could be his last appearance as a professional player.

Rafael Nadal suffered defeat in what could be the final professional match of his glittering career as the 22-times Grand Slam champion lost 6-4 6-4 to the Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup on Tuesday.