Rennae Stubbs commented on whether Rafael Nadal could reverse his decision to retire depending on how he performs at the Davis Cup.
The 38-year-old has decided to call time on his illustrious career in November when Malaga hosts the Davis Cup finals.
During his time as a tennis player Nadal won 22 Grand Slam titles and became the World number one on multiple occasions.
He will now bid farewell in front of his home fans at the Davis Cup, a tournament the Spaniard has had plenty of success in during his career.
Representing Spain tends to bring the best out of Rafael Nadal, as his Davis Cup and Olympic Games record suggests.
Playing for his country and being surrounded by teammates and home fans will certainly be a fitting way for Nadal to bid farewell.
This lead to Rennae Stubbs saying that fans will not see Nadal play again following this event, even if he produces some spectacular tennis.
“0.00000%. No. He is not playing the Australian Open. Thank God his last match is going to be in Spain,” she said on her self-titled Rennae Stubbs podcast.
“I was like ugh, this is the last match you are going to play here, against Novak, getting paid all this money. So I am glad he is doing it in Spain.
“At least he will get the send off, he will be crying, there were no tears in Riyadh. He was just like give me my money and I’m out. I’m glad he’s doing it in Spain but you will not see him at the Australian Open.”
The tennis world was left stunned when Nadal announced his decision to retire in october.
Fans and players alike were upset to hear a legend of the game would be retiring, including one of his biggest rivals Novak Djokovic.
Following their final match against one another at the Six Kings Slam, Djokovic issued a touching tribute to his rival, and urged him to keep playing.
“I have the utmost respect for you: incredible athlete, incredible person,” the Serbian said. “I will finish with one big thank you, from not just me, but all of the tennis world for what you have done.
“You left an incredible legacy and we really appreciate it. Don’t leave tennis man, stay a little bit longer, stay with us.”
