In Odense, Rafael Nadal defeated world No. 909 Mikael Torpegaard, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 to give Spain a 1-0 lead over Denmark.
After the match, Rafa said:
It’s important to have the first point for our country. I was improving during the match and it’s a straight-sets win. This surface is fast and it’s difficult to have control of the point.
ODENSE, DENMARK – SEPTEMBER 18: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action in his match against Mikael Torpegaard of Denmark during the Davis Cup Tennis match between Denmark and Spain at Odense Idratshal on September 18, 2015 in Odense, Denmark. (Photo by Lars Ronbog / FrontZoneSport via Getty Images)
ODENSE, DENMARK – SEPTEMBER 18: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action in his match against Mikael Torpegaard of Denmark during the Davis Cup Tennis match between Denmark and Spain at Odense Idratshal on September 18, 2015 in Odense, Denmark. (Photo by Lars Ronbog / FrontZoneSport via Getty Images)
ODENSE, DENMARK – SEPTEMBER 18: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action in his match against Mikael Torpegaard of Denmark during the Davis Cup Tennis match between Denmark and Spain at Odense Idratshal on September 18, 2015 in Odense, Denmark. (Photo by Lars Ronbog / FrontZoneSport via Getty Images)
ODENSE, DENMARK – SEPTEMBER 18: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action in his match against Mikael Torpegaard of Denmark during the Davis Cup Tennis match between Denmark and Spain at Odense Idratshal on September 18, 2015 in Odense, Denmark. (Photo by Lars Ronbog / FrontZoneSport via Getty Images)
El tenista español Rafael Nadal devuelve la pelota al junto al danés Mikael Torpegaard durante el partido individual de ambas selecciones para salvar la permanencia en el Grupo I de la zona Europa/África en Odense, Dinamarca hoy 18 de septiembre de 2015. EFE/Frank Cilius ***PROHIBIDO SU USO EN DINAMARCA**
ODENSE, DENMARK – SEPTEMBER 18: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action in his match against Mikael Torpegaard of Denmark during the Davis Cup Tennis match between Denmark and Spain at Odense Idratshal on September 18, 2015 in Odense, Denmark. (Photo by Lars Ronbog / FrontZoneSport via Getty Images)
ODENSE, DENMARK – SEPTEMBER 18: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action in his match against Mikael Torpegaard of Denmark during the Davis Cup Tennis match between Denmark and Spain at Odense Idratshal on September 18, 2015 in Odense, Denmark. (Photo by Lars Ronbog / FrontZoneSport via Getty Images)
ODENSE, DENMARK – SEPTEMBER 18: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action in his match against Mikael Torpegaard of Denmark during the Davis Cup Tennis match between Denmark and Spain at Odense Idratshal on September 18, 2015 in Odense, Denmark. (Photo by Lars Ronbog / FrontZoneSport via Getty Images)
ODENSE, DENMARK – SEPTEMBER 18: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action in his match against Mikael Torpegaard of Denmark during the Davis Cup Tennis match between Denmark and Spain at Odense Idratshal on September 18, 2015 in Odense, Denmark. (Photo by Lars Ronbog / FrontZoneSport via Getty Images)
ODENSE, DENMARK – SEPTEMBER 18: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action in his match against Mikael Torpegaard of Denmark during the Davis Cup Tennis match between Denmark and Spain at Odense Idratshal on September 18, 2015 in Odense, Denmark. (Photo by Lars Ronbog / FrontZoneSport via Getty Images)
ODENSE, DENMARK – SEPTEMBER 18: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action in his match against Mikael Torpegaard of Denmark during the Davis Cup Tennis match between Denmark and Spain at Odense Idratshal on September 18, 2015 in Odense, Denmark. (Photo by Lars Ronbog / FrontZoneSport via Getty Images)
ODENSE, DENMARK – SEPTEMBER 18: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action in his match against Mikael Torpegaard of Denmark during the Davis Cup Tennis match between Denmark and Spain at Odense Idratshal on September 18, 2015 in Odense, Denmark. (Photo by Lars Ronbog / FrontZoneSport via Getty Images)
ODENSE, DENMARK – SEPTEMBER 18: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action in his match against Mikael Torpegaard of Denmark during the Davis Cup Tennis match between Denmark and Spain at Odense Idratshal on September 18, 2015 in Odense, Denmark. (Photo by Lars Ronbog / FrontZoneSport via Getty Images)
ODENSE, DENMARK – SEPTEMBER 18: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action in his match against Mikael Torpegaard of Denmark during the Davis Cup Tennis match between Denmark and Spain at Odense Idratshal on September 18, 2015 in Odense, Denmark. (Photo by Lars Ronbog / FrontZoneSport via Getty Images)
oh Rafa so glad your on
track again ,, good luck with the davis cup, xx
hope you win and do it in the tour finals vamos rafa….
Vamosssssssssssssss Rafa good job don 🎾🇺🇸🎾🇺🇸🎾🇺🇸🎾🇺🇸🎾🇺🇸🎾🇺🇸🎾🇺🇸🎾🇺🇸🎾🇺🇸
Delightful Rafa well done, Vamos Rafa
Your the best rafa mallorca must be so proud of you.xxx
these wins are ego boosters but unless you become more agressive and attack the net more you will continue to lose to the top players when you do you win points what holds you back you need another coach like dokavick got becker
Vamos Rafas
Vamos My Champ 🙂 missed the match but the result was more than pleasing 🙂 <3
Vamos Rafa <3 <3 <3
I`m proud about you,RAFA you can every day to be better and better
mis mejores deseos exitos,se que puedes lo loraras te admiro
So very Happy, Vamos RAFA
Can we watch these matches on tv in the UK?
VAMOS DEAR RAFA!!!!!!!! : ) : ) Very nice to hear the update……..(somehow missed the timing of the match…..) …… very happy for you!!!!!! : )
Vamossss, Rafa!! Great stats!