PHOTOS: Rafael Nadal Beats Daniel Evans In Davis Cup Finals
Rafael Nadal beat Dan Evans in 6-4, 6-0 to take the Davis Cup semi-final to a deciding doubles rubber.
It was Rafa’s 28th consecutive Davis Cup singles win stretching back to 2004 – and he has lost only five sets in 15 years.
After the match, our champ said:
Have been a tough, tough first set. He played great, changing the rhythm and played aggressive.
[After breaking for the set at 5-4]: I think I started to play with more freedom on the shots, the ball started to go in the right places. Super happy for the victory and I hope we can play another great match in the doubles.
MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 23: Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a forehand in his semi-final singles match against Dan Evans of Great Britain during Day Six of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 23, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for LTA)
MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 23: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning the first set in his semi-final singles match against Dan Evans of Great Britain during Day Six of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 23, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 23: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning the first set in his semi-final singles match against Dan Evans of Great Britain during Day Six of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 23, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 23: Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a forehand in his semi final singles match against Dan Evans of Great Britain during Day 6 of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 23, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 23: Dan Evans of Great Britain and Rafael Nadal of Spain shake hands following their semi-final singles match during Day Six of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 23, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for LTA)
MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 23: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning the first set in his semi-final singles match against Dan Evans of Great Britain during Day Six of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 23, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for LTA)
MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 23: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning the first set in his semi-final singles match against Dan Evans of Great Britain during Day Six of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 23, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for LTA)
MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 23: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning the first set in his semi-final singles match against Dan Evans of Great Britain during Day Six of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 23, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for LTA)
MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 23: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning the first set in his semi-final singles match against Dan Evans of Great Britain during Day Six of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 23, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for LTA)
MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 23: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates following his victory in his semi final singles match against Dan Evans of Great Britain during Day 6 of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 23, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for LTA)
MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 23: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates following his victory in his semi final singles match against Dan Evans of Great Britain during Day 6 of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 23, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for LTA)
MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 23: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates following his victory in his semi final singles match against Dan Evans of Great Britain during Day 6 of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 23, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for LTA)
MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 23: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning the first set in his semi-final singles match against Dan Evans of Great Britain during Day Six of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 23, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for LTA)
MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 23: Rafael Nadal of Spain acknowledges the crowd following the victory in his semi final singles match against Dan Evans of Great Britain during Day 6 of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 23, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 23: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates following his victory in his semi final singles match against Dan Evans of Great Britain during Day 6 of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 23, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for LTA)
Without words to say, despite let me congratulate you for another time, I really don´t know the uncountable times, I must tell you how “GREAT” you are. The canarian C. Javier
Proves the old saying a true champion can win even when not playing at his best. I thought Rafa seemed rather flat, perhaps tired, compared to his pumped up energy on previous days. His serve won him a lot of free points, but his forehand was not as good as normal.
I think Rafa is almost running on empty now, after his spectacular year, plus the wedding. His indomitable will, and pride in playing for his country will pull him through, but I just hope he will have a good, long rest and recuperation before 2020.
VAMOS SWEETHEART….LOVE YOU AND YOUR FIGHTING SPIRIT!!!!!!!!!!!:) CONGRATULATIONS SWEETHEART AND F FOR THIS GORGEOUS EXCITING VICTORY!!!!!!!!:) VAMOS !!!!!!!!!:) VERY HAPPY FOR YOU BOTH!!!!!!:) FUN…..STRONG…..MAGNIFICENT VICTORY!!!!!!!!!!!:) BEAUTIFUL….FEISTY …..MAGICAL WIN!!!!!!!!!!:) WE LOVE YOU SENIOR CHAMP SWEETHEART!!!!!!!!!:) VERY HAPPY FOR YOU FOR F FOR TEAM SPAIN AND FOR ALL YOUR MILLIONS GLOBAL FANS!!!!!!!:) YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL SWEETHEART AND SO IS YOUR BLESSED TENNIS GENIUS!!!!!!!!!!!:) ENJOY AND CELEBRATE AND GOD BLESS YOU!!!!:) XOXOXOXOXOXO
POOR UMPIRE CALL!!!!!:) BAD TIME FOR SUCH NONSENSE!!!!!!!:) KEEP GOING SWEETHEART DON’ T LET UMPIRE GET IN THE WAY!!!!!!!!:) LOVE YOU SWEETHEART AND ALL YOUR BLESSED EFFORTS!!!!!!!!!!!:) KEEP STRIDING FORWARD!!!!!!:) XOXOXOXO
THAT WAS FEISTY GREAT AND STRONG HOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) BEAUTIFUL EFFECTIVE PRECIOUS SERVE SWEETHEART!!!!!!!!!!!!:) LOVE THE LAST DOWN THE MIDDLE POINT!!!!!!!!!:) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!:) XOXOXOXOXOXO
SUCH DECISIVE MOVES AND ENERGY AND DRIVE SWEETHEART!!!!!!:) BOTH OF YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL OUT THERE MISSION IN HAND AND FANTASTIC SPEEDY COURT COVERAGE!!!!!!!:) SOLID SERVING AND AMAZING STRONG RETURNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) XOXOXOXOXO
ANDY DOES NOT LOOK TERRIBLY HAPPY… BITING NAILS ….. OF COURSE UNDERSTANDABLY……HE CAN FEEL OK SINCE THIS IS A GOOD STRONG MATCH ….
GO TEAM SPAIN GO!!!!!!!!!!!:)
XOXOXOXO
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Without words to say, despite let me congratulate you for another time, I really don´t know the uncountable times, I must tell you how “GREAT” you are. The canarian C. Javier
Bravo Rafa;I am very proud of
You; you are a real Champion !
Gusdalupe; MONTREAL
Sent from my iPhone
Rafa looked fantastic. Well done champ <3
Força Rafael, vamos torcer muito PARFABÉNS.
Proves the old saying a true champion can win even when not playing at his best. I thought Rafa seemed rather flat, perhaps tired, compared to his pumped up energy on previous days. His serve won him a lot of free points, but his forehand was not as good as normal.
I think Rafa is almost running on empty now, after his spectacular year, plus the wedding. His indomitable will, and pride in playing for his country will pull him through, but I just hope he will have a good, long rest and recuperation before 2020.
Aside from being a terrific player, he obviously has a lot of love for his country so he’s giving it
his all !!!
I think you are absolutely right, Gloria👍
Rafa como siempre “ESPECTACULAL”
Que poderoso eres. Cuidate mucho. Vamos Rafa. Te quiero mucho Buena Suerte siempre.
Tu fan Numero uno Carmen
VAMOS SWEETHEART….LOVE YOU AND YOUR FIGHTING SPIRIT!!!!!!!!!!!:) CONGRATULATIONS SWEETHEART AND F FOR THIS GORGEOUS EXCITING VICTORY!!!!!!!!:) VAMOS !!!!!!!!!:) VERY HAPPY FOR YOU BOTH!!!!!!:) FUN…..STRONG…..MAGNIFICENT VICTORY!!!!!!!!!!!:) BEAUTIFUL….FEISTY …..MAGICAL WIN!!!!!!!!!!:) WE LOVE YOU SENIOR CHAMP SWEETHEART!!!!!!!!!:) VERY HAPPY FOR YOU FOR F FOR TEAM SPAIN AND FOR ALL YOUR MILLIONS GLOBAL FANS!!!!!!!:) YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL SWEETHEART AND SO IS YOUR BLESSED TENNIS GENIUS!!!!!!!!!!!:) ENJOY AND CELEBRATE AND GOD BLESS YOU!!!!:) XOXOXOXOXOXO
Canada vs Spain
Rafa and Feliciano 7/6 7/6👏😁
FH KINGDOM BELONGS TO WHO???? TO OUR PRECIOUS BRILLIANT CHAMP RAFA NADAL!!!!!!!:)
Another tiebreak, nerve wracking, I don’t want a third set please……🤞
Got my wish
👍😄
LOVE YOU GOAT RAFA NADAL!!!!!:)
POOR UMPIRE CALL!!!!!:) BAD TIME FOR SUCH NONSENSE!!!!!!!:) KEEP GOING SWEETHEART DON’ T LET UMPIRE GET IN THE WAY!!!!!!!!:) LOVE YOU SWEETHEART AND ALL YOUR BLESSED EFFORTS!!!!!!!!!!!:) KEEP STRIDING FORWARD!!!!!!:) XOXOXOXO
A decisive win for Team Spain. Congratulations, Rafa. Continued success-enjoy the tournament👏🤛💪👍🎾❤️
BEAUTIFUL SERVE SWEETHEART!!!!!!!:)
GO SWEETHEART GO…. GO F GO!!!!!!:) LOVE THE WAY YOU GUYS PLAY!!!!!!!:) KEEP FIGHTING STRONG AND KEEP GOING!!!!!!!!!!!:) VAMOS!!!!!!!!:)
Wow! Rafa’s serve is dynamite!
THAT WAS FEISTY GREAT AND STRONG HOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) BEAUTIFUL EFFECTIVE PRECIOUS SERVE SWEETHEART!!!!!!!!!!!!:) LOVE THE LAST DOWN THE MIDDLE POINT!!!!!!!!!:) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!:) XOXOXOXOXOXO
BEAUTIFUL 2……TWO ACE F !!!!!!!!!!:) GOOD HOLD GUYS KEEP GOING!!!!!!!:) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!:) XOXOXOXOXOXO
SUCH DECISIVE MOVES AND ENERGY AND DRIVE SWEETHEART!!!!!!:) BOTH OF YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL OUT THERE MISSION IN HAND AND FANTASTIC SPEEDY COURT COVERAGE!!!!!!!:) SOLID SERVING AND AMAZING STRONG RETURNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) XOXOXOXOXO
ANDY DOES NOT LOOK TERRIBLY HAPPY… BITING NAILS ….. OF COURSE UNDERSTANDABLY……HE CAN FEEL OK SINCE THIS IS A GOOD STRONG MATCH ….
GO TEAM SPAIN GO!!!!!!!!!!!:)
XOXOXOXO
LEADING 6:3 WITH YOUR POWERFUL VOLLEY.. AND JUST WON THE 1ST SET!!!!!!!!!!:) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!:) XOXOXOXOXO
VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!:) KEEP GOING TEAM SPAIN!!!!!!!!!:) YOU ARE SO GOOD AT TIE BREAK SWEETHEART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
Another knockout blow from Rafa!
Rafa congratulations well don champ vamossssssssss all the way for your team Spain 🇪🇸 💪🎾❤️😘👍💪🎾❤️😘👍💪🎾❤️😘🎾❤️😘🏆
Rafa delivers again as the weight of Spain and national pride are on his shoulders. Rafa has to be pleased with another win.
Hopefully Granollers and Lopez win in doubles. A yes means on to the finals.
Correction: Nadal and Lopez
Spain picked Rafa instead of Marcel for the doubles match!
Vamos Rafa and Feliciano💪❤️