Rafael Nadal’s career ends in Malaga, as Wesley Koolhof extends his own in dramatic Davis Cup doubles win

Roger Federer still seems perturbed that his commitment to the tournament in Dubai was questioned back in 2002, when Rainer Schuettler beat him, 6-3, 6-1. Federer has won five titles in Dubai and reached the final on seven occasions. "This has been one of the tournaments I had a rocky start to—Dubai," Federer told reporters. "I was criticized for not giving the best effort when I lost to Schuettler. That was tough for me because I was in the second round in singles and doubles. So for people to question me was not very nice. I know the last two games weren't beautiful, but, you know, it's a quick court and quickly can look in a way that you're not interested. Rainier was better in that match. For me to then come back the following year and win the tournament and win so often now is a beautiful thing."

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