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Rafael Nadal retires: Carlos Alcaraz says winning Davis Cup for team-mate a huge motivation

Carlos Alcaraz says winning the Davis Cup for Rafael Nadal is a "huge motivation" and will mark the "most special" tournament of his career.

Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, will retire from tennis after representing Spain in next week's Davis Cup Finals in Malaga.

Spain face the Netherlands in the quarter-finals on Tuesday as they look to add to their six titles - four of which Nadal has played a part in.

"It's probably the most special tournament I'll play in my career, because of what's happening, because of the circumstances," said 21-year-old Alcaraz, who is ranked third in the world.