Spain defeats Argentina to capture Davis Cup title in Mar del Plata

2008 Davis Cup Final
Mar del Plata, Argentina
November 21-23, 2008

On Sunday afternoon in Mar del Plata, Spain defeated host Argentina 3-1 in the Davis Cup World Group final to earn Spain its third career title. Spain’s other titles were in 2000 in Barcelona over Australia and in 2004 in Seville over the United States. Despite not having World No. 1 Rafael Nadal on the squad this week due to an injury, Spain was able to become the first nation to win in Argentina since 1998. Captained by Emilio Sanchez, Spain becomes the seventh country to win the Davis Cup title at least three times.

Final Results
Sunday Singles
Fernando Verdasco (ESP) def. Jose Acasuso (ARG), 6-3, 6-7(3), 4-6, 6-3, 6-1

Saturday Doubles
Lopez/Verdasco (ESP) def. Nalbandian/Calleri (ARG), 5-7, 7-5, 7-6(5), 6-3

Friday Singles
David Nalbandian (ARG) def. David Ferrer (ESP), 6-3, 6-2, 6-3
Feliciano Lopez (ESP) def. Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG), 4-6, 7-6(2), 7-6(4), 6-3