The man who ended Nadal's career helps the Netherlands beat Germany to reach the Davis Cup final
Rafael Nadal in professional tennis, 80th-ranked Botic van de Zandschulp, converted his 10th match point Friday to finally close out a 6-4, 6-7 (12), 6-3 victory over Daniel Altmaier and help the Netherlands reach its first Davis Cup final by sweeping Germany.
'Unique' Netherlands beat Germany to reach first Davis Cup final
Netherlands reached the Davis Cup final for the first time with a battling 2-0 win over Germany on Friday, with captain Paul Haarhuis labelling the feat "unique". "Today the Netherlands took their one or two chances more than us,
Netherlands edge ahead in Davis Cup semi-final with Germany
Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp beat Germany's Daniel Altmaier 6-4 6-7 (12-14) 6-3 to draw first blood in the Davis Cup semi-final in Malaga on Friday. World number 80 Van de Zandschulp seized on one of his two break points in the first set to take charge after 88th-ranked Altmaier spurned his only opportunity.
Struff, Altmaier wins lead Germany into Davis Cup semifinals
Germany had last made it to the semifinals in 2021. It lifted the last of its three Davis Cup trophies in 1993. Canada's lone title came in 2022, when Struff also defeated Shapova
Altmaier gives Germany 1-0 lead in Davis Cup quarter-final v Canada
Daniel Altmaier gave Germany a 1-0 lead in their Davis Cup quarter-final against Canada with a 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 victory over Gabriel Diallo on Wednesday. World number 88 Altmaier prevailed in 1 hour 57 minutes on first match point.
Netherlands beat Germany to reach Davis Cup final for first time
The Netherlands moved to the brink of their first Davis Cup final as Botic Van de Zandschulp held his nerve to beat Germany's Daniel Altmaier 6-4 6-7(12) 6-3 on Friday.
The man who ended Nadal's career helps the Netherlands take a Davis Cup lead against Germany
Rafael Nadal in an official tennis match has given the Netherlands a 1-0 lead over Germany in the Davis Cup semifinals
Netherlands beat Germany to reach first ever Davis Cup final
The Netherlands reached their first ever Davis Cup final after winning both singles rubbers against Germany in Friday's semi-finals in Malaga. Botic van de Zandschulp beat Daniel Altmaier 6-4 6-7 (12-14) 6-3 to draw first blood and Tallon Griekspoor then came from behind to dispatch Jan-Lennard Struff 6-7 (4-7) 7-5,
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Botic van de Zandschulp answers what changed after ending Rafael Nadal's career
Van de Zandschulp was the last player to beat Nadal after beating the Spaniard in Netherland's 2-1 victory over Spain.
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Daniel Altmaier loses in Davis Cup, but not before hitting this incredible winner down match point
Currently, Tallon Griekspoor (NED) and Jan-Lennard Struff (GER) are facing off in the second singles. The winning nation will face either defending champion Italy or Australia in Sunday's final.
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Van de Zandschulp after his victory over Altmaier: "I'm very happy to have got away with it".
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