Spain Wins Davis Cup

Hey all...first sorry for missing a day of doubles...but I know you guys aren't die hard doubles fans anyway.  Spain wins the Davis Cup.

Spain won the doubles point yesterday as Verdasco/Lopez beat Nalbandian/Calleri

5-7,7-5,7-6(5),6-3 to put Spain up 2-1.

Coming to the last day of singles...Del Potro had to pull out because of a leg injury. That left Jose Acasuso to pick up the spot...

There was also some drama on Spain's side, as Fernando Verdasco picked up David Ferrer's spot.  

So the stage was set...2 alternates playing each other with the Cup on the line.

Verdasco battled through in a 5 set victory, winning 6-1 in the 5Th to clinch the Davis Cup.  The last match of the day was slated to be Nalbandian/Lopez...but it is meaningless anyway.

I think everyone is a bit surprised of how badly Argentina collapsed, especially after that statement-like start by Nalbandian.  Rafa must be celebrating with the Spaniards...and the rest of the team must be relieved they got through it without him.  Congrats Spain, and along with that win the tennis season REALLY ends until the Aussie.

take care.