Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal (born June 3, 1986, Manacor, Majorca, Spain) is a Spanish tennis player. He is currently the world's number two male tennis player—his highest career singles ranking—and the first man since Boris Becker to reach that spot before the age of 20.

2004 Davis Cup

Nadal was one of the heroes for his team in the 2004 Davis Cup, leading Spain to victory.

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R1 vs Czech Republic

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• Lost to Jiri Novak 7-6, 6-3, 7-6
• Lost to Jiri Novak and Radek Stepanek 6-4, 7-6(6), 6-3 (w/ T. Robredo)
• Defeated Radek Stepanek 7-6, 7-6, 6-3

R2 vs France

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• Defeated Arnaud Clement 6-4, 6-1, 6-2
• Defeated Arnaud Clement and Michael Llodra 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 (w/ T. Robredo)

Finals vs USA

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• Defeated Andy Roddick 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-2