Barcelona, December 6 2009
Defending champions Spain had sealed their fourth Davis Cup title on Saturday when the doubles pair of Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano Lopez demolished their Czech opponents to give the hosts an unassailable 3-0 lead and world number two Rafa and Ferrer completed the job today by beating Jan Hajek and Lukas Dlouhy respectively for a final 5-0 scoreline for the hosts.
Rafa, who set Spain on their way to victory in the tie by winning the first point on Friday, returned to the clay court at the Palau Sant Jordi to help himself to a 6-3 6-4 win over Jan Hajek.
Ferrer, whose exhausting five-set victory over Radek Stepanek had given Spain their second point, rounded things off with a more straightforward 6-4 6-2 win against Lukas Dlouhy, finishing off with a huge smash to the delight of the crowd.
It is not just the depth of talent that makes Spain such formidable opponents. There is a real camaraderie which is evident at their jokey post-match news conferences and body language out on court.
"We are all very good friends and that counts for a lot," Rafa said after the victory. "And we always make ourselves available because we love representing Spain."
"There are no limits to what this team can achieve," said captain Costa. "They're young, there's a great atmosphere in the camp and they are committed. If they maintain their motivation there could be many more Davis Cups on the way."
!Vamos España!
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