ARTICLES:

• Nadal, Ferrer give Spain 2-0 Davis Cup lead against Denmark (via Fox Sports)

Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer gave Spain a 2-0 lead over Denmark in their Davis Cup relegation playoff on Friday.

Both Spaniards beat their rivals in three sets, with Nadal overcoming Mikael Toregaard 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 to put Spain ahead while Ferrer defeated Frederik Nielsen 6-1, 7-5, 6-2.

• Nadal and Ferrer put Spain in the lead against Denmark in Group I Play-Offs (via Tennis TourTalk)

Nadal seemed to be relieved after the opening rubber. “I had a couple of chances in the first set but I couldn’t capitalize on them. In the following I felt more comfortable on the court but it is a quick surface and my opponent served well,” Nadal analysed afterwards. “Every match is difficult, in particular in conditions like those but the most important thing is that we won the first point. I am happy for the victory,” the Spaniard explained.

• Rafael Nadal, Fernando Verdasco talk Rio Olympic doubles (via NBC Sports)

Rafael Nadal and Fernando Verdasco have discussed playing doubles for Spain at the Rio Olympics and will do so if all goes well over the next 10 months, Verdasco said, according to Marca.

PHOTOS:

• Rafael Nadal gives Spain 1-0 lead in Davis Cup against Denmark
• Rafael Nadal Poses Before Davis Cup Dinner

VIDEOS:

• Nadal feat. Errani – Kia Tennis Trophy 2015 (via Kia Motors Italia)

We’ve got no idea what Rafa is saying, but we want him to never stop saying it!

• Davis Cup – Highlights: Nadal vs Torpegaard (via Nadal Power)
• On-court interview with Rafael Nadal (via stroppa777)
• Nadal: “Cuando juegas con alguien que saca bien el partido se iguala” (via Davis Cup)
• Nadal: “Llego con la ilusión a pasar esta eliminatoria” (via Davis Cup)
• Emirates ATP Race To London Update September 14 (via ATP World Tour)
• Rafael Nadal practices in Denmark ahead of Davis Cup