Rafa Nadal is losing against Van de Zandschulp this Tuesday in the first match of the quarterfinals against the Netherlands. The Spaniard fell in the first set 6-4 after giving up his serve with 4-4 on the scoreboard. The Manacori opens the tie against the current world number 80, whom he has defeated on the two occasions they have faced each other in 2022. Nadal then won the victory without giving up any set to the Dutchman. This Tuesday, to advance to the semifinals, Spain needs the victory of Nadal and that of Carlos Alcaraz, who plays after the Spaniard in the second match of the tie. If both won their matches, there would be no need for a third doubles match. In the event of a tie in the tie, the Spanish Tennis Federation has announced that Granollers will play Alcaraz. On the other hand, if Spain loses, the Spanish team would have to say goodbye to lifting the Davis Cup trophy and to one of the most important athletes in the history of Spain, .
Rafa Nadal – Van de Zandschulp: the Davis Cup, live | The Dutchman wins the first set
1