Rafael Nadal commits to Davis Cup playoff versus Ukraine next week

After the US Open 2013 concludes this week, world number two Rafael Nadal will be busy preparing for the upcoming Davis Cup playoff match against Ukraine. This will be Nadal’s first Davis Cup outing since his home country Spain won the 2011 title.

Nadal will join compatriots Fernando Verdasco, Tommy Robredo and Marc Lopez in the World Group playoff against Ukraine. The Caja Magica in Madrid will serve as the venue of the matches which starts on September 13.