Tuesday November 25, 2008
MADRID: World number one Rafael Nadal and the Spanish media praised Spain’s Davis Cup squad after they beat hosts Argentina to land their third triumph on Sunday as Fernando Verdasco saw off Jose Acasuso in five sets.
Nadal, who was part of the 2004 final win over the United States in Seville, had hoped to pocket another winners’ medal but a knee injury saw him miss out.
“I couldn’t be happier, it’s an unforgettable moment and they have made history,” enthused Nadal following Spain’s first final success away from home.
Spanish media were equally effusive in lauding the champions.
“The invincible armada,” trumpeted the online edition of sports daily AS.
“The Spanish armada won their first Davis Cup away in a pulsating encounter in which the Spanish pushed themselves to the limit following the late (injury) withdrawal of Rafael Nadal, and showed they are a fearsome squad,” added AS.
“Spanish miracle” was how El Mundo saw the win.
“The salad bowl is ours — an incredible final,” boasted sports daily Marca in noting that (skipper) Emilio (Sanchez Vicario) and his boys silenced the fervent blue and white crowd” of home fans.
Nadal, who was part of the 2004 final win over the United States in Seville, had hoped to pocket another winners’ medal but a knee injury saw him miss out.
“I couldn’t be happier, it’s an unforgettable moment and they have made history,” enthused Nadal following Spain’s first final success away from home.
Spanish media were equally effusive in lauding the champions.
“The invincible armada,” trumpeted the online edition of sports daily AS.
“The Spanish armada won their first Davis Cup away in a pulsating encounter in which the Spanish pushed themselves to the limit following the late (injury) withdrawal of Rafael Nadal, and showed they are a fearsome squad,” added AS.
“Spanish miracle” was how El Mundo saw the win.
“The salad bowl is ours — an incredible final,” boasted sports daily Marca in noting that (skipper) Emilio (Sanchez Vicario) and his boys silenced the fervent blue and white crowd” of home fans.
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