Rafael Nadal's impending retirement will loom over the Davis Cup Final 8 when play begins Tuesday in Malaga, Spain.

Rafa Nadal said he could skip singles matches at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga this week and limit himself to doubles action if it helped Spain's title chances in his last tournament as a professional player.

Rafael Nadal's imminent retirement overshadows the Davis Cup Final 8, beginning Tuesday in southern Spain. A massive banner honors the tennis legend as he prepares for a possible last match. Despite recent injuries,