(Supplied by Tennis World USA)
Rafael Nadal confirmed no concern towards world no. 2 Andy Roddick within the 2004 Davis Cup last in Seville! Led by the partisan crowd of over 25,000, Rafa toppled Andy 6-7, 6-2, 6-7, 6-2 in slightly below three hours and 40 minutes to ship Spain 2-0 in entrance towards the USA.
The younger gun thanked the gang for his or her huge assist, feeling it within the pivotal moments and gaining an enormous increase with a win
. Rafa was glad along with his return towards Andy’s booming serves, taking part in effectively and never seeing Andy or anybody after the match, simply desirous to have a good time along with his teammates.
Nadal made outstanding progress in 2003 and couldn’t observe it within the subsequent season resulting from a number of nasty accidents. Nonetheless, Rafa claimed his first ATP title in August in Sopot and helped his nation attain the Davis Cup last.
Nadal beat Arnaud Clement within the Davis Cup semi-final and bought to defend his nation’s colours within the title tie in December.
Rafael Nadal ousted Andy Roddick within the 2004 Davis Cup last.
Rafa stepped in on the opening day, changing Juan Carlos Ferrero and scoring a notable win at 18.
Carlos Moya despatched Spain in entrance with a commanding conquer Mardy Fish, and Rafa adopted it with a dependable efficiency over Andy in units two and 4. Roddick made a greater begin and claimed the opener within the tie break.
Rafa responded with a high-quality efficiency in units quantity two, leveling the rating and successful the third set’s tie break to maneuver in entrance. The Spaniard broke the rival’s resistance within the fourth set to convey the victory residence and begin an enormous celebration along with his teammates.
“I claimed victory as a result of the gang was there to assist me; it was important. I had some notable matches in each stage of my profession, and that is considered one of them, particularly after that harm. I performed at a really excessive stage; I deserved the triumph after working arduous on the observe court docket.
It was a tricky yr for me, and I am thrilled with how I carried out in the present day. Andy’s serves reached 230 km/h; I am proud of how I returned them, significantly in probably the most important moments within the tie breaks. After the match, I didn’t keep in mind Roddick, McEnroe, or something; I solely wished to have a good time with my teammates.
I realized in the present day that I have to settle down a bit through the match and get much less excited. Davis Cup is a totally totally different competitors from every other, and it helped me imagine I am a great participant. Additionally, I’ve left accidents behind me, bringing the boldness again forward of the brand new season,” Rafael Nadal stated.