Rafael Nadal live updates: Retiring tennis legend loses potential final match of his career at Davis Cup

Rafael Nadal 4-6, *4-5 Botic van de Zandschulp

Nadal must break here to avoid the Netherlands going 1-0 up on Spain in this Davis Cup tie.

Ah, Rafa gets to the ball and is lined up to slap a forehand winner down the line, but misplaces it and instantly puts his hand to his head in disappointment. Again, he appears in control, but in centre court, drags one wide and can’t believe it. 30-0.

What a point! Nadal is suddenly possessed by the ghost of his former self and plays a blinding point, forcing Van de Zandschulp into positions where lesser men would have lost the point on multiple occasions.

Brilliant, athletic defence from the Dutchman, who almost steals it but lands it narrowly wide. 30-all, the crowd very loud now. Even more so as Van de Zandschulp misses a first serve.

The second is brilliant, and it’s match point…