(AP) Rafael Nadal and Fernando Verdasco had to work harder than expected to give Spain the winning point in Saturday’s doubles match to secure an unassailable 3-0 lead over Denmark in the Davis Cup’s second-tier relegation playoff.
The Spanish pair overcame unheralded Danish duo Frederik Nielsen and Thomas Kromann 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4.
After the match, Rafa said:
It was important for us to win this tie after losing some in a row. It gives us the chance to fight next year to go back to the world group.
Rafa had helped build a 2-0 lead by winning his singles match on Friday, his first appearance for Spain in two years. The five-time winners had lost three straight matches without him to slip into the second tier of the competition.
This win means Spain stays in Group 1 for the Europe-Africa Zone, while Denmark will play Sweden in a second relegation round.
Source: The Associated Press
CONGRATS TO RAFA AND FERNANDO, STAY HEALTHY AND POSITIVE, God bless you, love, Marylynn
Happy to see you look so excited for the win. Positive thinking goes a long way to success!
Congrats Rafa. So happy for you and the team.
Well done Darlings well done .. Congrats to the team,
VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : )
VAMOS! 😍 Saw this match live and wauw what an fantastic experience 😃🎾👏 Like a dream 🌟💕 Great play from both teams – Thx 😊👍 See you again tomorrow – looking forward to it 😘
happy for the win Rafa ! Keep strong and positive !