Spain's tennis players Carlos Alcaraz, left, and Rafael Nadal attend a training session in Malaga, southern Spain.
Rafael Nadal was just 18 — and yet to win a Grand Slam title — when he first moved into the top 10 of the ATP rankings on April 25, 2005. He remained there for 912 consecutive weeks, until March 19, 2023, nearly 18 full years, the longest run of appearances in the top 10 in the half-century-plus history of the computerized rankings in men’s tennis. That’s just one of many records and key numbers associated with the 38-year-old Nadal’s remarkable career, which will come to an end after the Davis Cup Final 8. Nadal and Spain face the Netherlands in the team competition’s quarterfinals on Tuesday. Here's Nadal and Alcaraz sweating it out ahead of their cruical fixture.
Spain's tennis players Carlos Alcaraz, left, and Rafael Nadal attend a training session in Malaga, southern Spain.
Spain's tennis player Rafael Nadal attends a training session in Malaga, southern Spain.
Spain's tennis player Rafael Nadal attends a training session in Malaga, southern Spain.
Spain's tennis player Rafael Nadal attends a training session in Malaga, southern Spain.
Spain's tennis player Rafael Nadal attends a training session in Malaga, southern Spain.
Spain's tennis player Carlos Alcaraz attends a training session in Malaga, southern Spain.
Spain's tennis player Carlos Alcaraz attends a training session in Malaga, southern Spain.
Spain's tennis player Carlos Alcaraz attends a training session in Malaga, southern Spain
Spain's tennis player Carlos Alcaraz attends a training session in Malaga, southern Spain.
Spain's tennis player Carlos Alcaraz attends a training session in Malaga, southern Spain.