Rafael Nadal hopes to play Davis Cup from 18 to 24 November 2019. The Spanish player has formally committed to the new 18-team competition as long as he does not suffer injuries. 'It is great news that an event this size is hosted in Madrid', said Nadal through a statement about the Spanish city hosting the two editions of the event in 2019 and 2020.

'Playing Davis Cup is always something very special, and even more with the atmosphere we will all see in November, with fans from all the participating countries. To me, it will always be a pleasure to represent my country in this competition.

I would like to thank Madrid, once more, for its commitment to tennis.' The Mayor of Madrid, Manuela Carmena, feels proud for Madrid hosting such an historical and great tournament: 'The Ayuntamiento de Madrid is extremely pleased and happy that the Davis Cup Steering Committee decided that Madrid would stage the first two editions of this centennial event’s renewed format, in which the best tennis nations in the world will compete.

Madrid’s support for this event shows the city council’s commitment to sports and tennis in particular, underpinned by an iconic arena as La Caja Mágica and a firm determination to make this city an essential part of the world tennis calendar.

Madrid is the city of hug and welcome. I want to thank Gerard Pique for that good dream he had. We love and admire you as an elite sportsman, and thank you for your dream.' ALSO READ: Rafael Nadal: Worse players than David Ferrer won a Grand Slam title