Tennis-Tracker: Spain without Nadal eliminated from the Davis Cup - The Netherlands in high spirits

Sensational Davis Cup quarter-finals

In Malaga, the eight remaining quarter-finalists of the Davis Cup Finals 2022 met on Tuesday for a place in the semi-finals. Spain and the Netherlands faced each other in the first match of the day. Spain had to do without their top star Rafael Nadal due to an abdominal muscle injury. The Netherlands, on the other hand, were able to field their top players Botic van de Zandschulp and Tallon Griekspoor.

Hard-fought matches

In the first individual, Botic van de Zandschulp surprisingly clearly defeated Roberto Bautista Agut with 6:2 and 6:4. Tallon Griekspoor also won his individual against Albert Ramos-Vinolas 7:6 (7:5) and 6:4. In the doubles, the Dutch Matwe Middelkoop and Wesley Koolhof also prevailed against Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez with 6:4, 6:4. Spain thus lost 0:3 to the Netherlands and was eliminated from the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga.

The Netherlands in the semi-finals

The semi-finals of the Davis Cup Finals 2022 will be played on Friday. In the first semi-final, the Netherlands will face the winner of the quarter-final match between Italy and the USA. The second semi-final will see Croatia, who defeated Australia 2-1 in the quarter-finals, take on either Germany or Canada.

Conclusion

The quarter-final match between Spain and the Netherlands was a huge surprise. Without top star Rafael Nadal, Spain had no chance against the strong Dutch team. The Netherlands, on the other hand, are in high spirits and can dream of their first Davis Cup title. The semi-finals will be played on Friday, with the Netherlands taking on the winner of the quarter-final match between Italy and the USA.