Alex Corretja was forthright in addressing the question of whether Rafael Nadal would enter coaching after his retirement from tennis. The 38-year-old's remarkable career came to a close when Spain was eliminated from the Davis Cup finals by The Netherlands. In Malaga, the Spaniard said goodbye to his home fans on an emotional night.

Unraveling Rafael Nadal's Post-Tennis Path

Will Rafael Nadal Become a Coach?

In Alex Corretja's opinion, it seems highly unlikely that Rafael Nadal will transition into tennis coaching. "In my view, it's almost impossible," he told Eurosport. "99.9% improbable as life is full of surprises, but I would be truly astonished. I think he needs time to figure out what he truly desires. Andy Murray, who retired just three months prior and became Novak Djokovic's coach, has a relatively less demanding daily routine. Rafa lives in Manacor and has his academy, so I don't envision him being on the move much."

What Has Rafael Nadal Been Doing Since Retirement?

Nadal made one last attempt at a vintage performance in the Davis Cup finals when facing Botic van de Zandschulp. However, the 28-year-old was too strong and secured a 6-4, 6-4 victory, helping the Dutch team win. Since hanging up his racket, Nadal has cherished time with his family. He was spotted enjoying the action in the UEFA Champions League. On Wednesday night, he attended Real Madrid's game against Liverpool FC at Anfield and witnessed his team suffer a 2-0 defeat. Earlier that day, he visited Premier League champions Manchester City, interacting with some players.

Football and Rafael Nadal

Regarding football, Corretja believes Nadal is more likely to take on a role with Real Madrid rather than a tennis coaching position. "I don't envision Rafa as a coach or consultant for anyone," he added. "I see him more as a consultant for something significant like Real Madrid, contributing by giving a few speeches. It would likely be for a short period, perhaps three to six months. But on a daily basis, I don't really see it."