Nadal secures Davis Cup for Spain

Rafael Nadal ensured Spain victory in the Davis Cup final after bouncing back from a one-sided first set against Juan Martin del Potro to win a four-set classic in Seville.

Rafael Nadal ensured Spain victory in the Davis Cup final after bouncing back from a one-sided first set against Juan Martin del Potro to win a four-set classic in Seville.

World number two Nadal was a 1-6 6-4 6-1 7-6 (7/0) winner in the penultimate rubber, sealing the title for his country for a fifth time after taking a 3-1 lead with one singles clash to play.

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