MALAGA — Rafael Nadal bid an emotional farewell to tennis at the Davis Cup Finals after losing to Botic van de Zandschulp, completing a full circle of his career as he lost his first at the tournament in 2004 and wrapped up his glittering two-decade long career with a loss. Even before a ball had been hit, the 38-year-old Nadal was full of emotions as tears welled in the eyes of the 22-time Grand Slam champion when the Spanish team lined up for their national anthem. Zandschulp eased to a 6-4, 6-4 win over Nadal to put Netherlands 1-0 ahead in their quarterfinal tie against Spain. He then teamed with Wesley Koolhof for a 7-6(4), 7-6(3) doubles victory against Carlos Alcaraz and Marcel Granollers. The Dutch duo stayed clutch at key moments to earn their country a 2-1 victory after Carlos Alcaraz had downed Tallon Griekspoor in the second singles rubber. After Spain lost 2-1 to the Netherlands, Nadal was given a rapturous standing ovation in emotional scenes with the home crowd chanting his name as he took in the moment. Nadal spoke to the packed arena, where were fans singing his name Rafa…Rafa…, “It’s in some ways good maybe...