Davis Cup Finals 2024 Spain vs. Netherland: Rafael Nadal vs. Botic Van de Zandschulp preview, prediction, and live stream details
Spain's Rafael Nadal is set to face the Netherlands' Botic Van de Zandschulp in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup.
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Rafael Nadal and Botic Van de Zandschulp (DAZN/TeamNL)
The 2024 Davis Cup Finals is set to kick off on Tuesday (November 19) in Malaga, Spain. The tournament, widely known as the men’s World Cup of tennis, will mark the final event of Rafael Nadal‘s career. The 38-year-old will be in action against the Netherlands Botic Van de Zandschulp.
Spain made it to the Finals after topping their group during the qualification phase in September. They went unbeaten against France, Australia, and the Czech Republic. Meanwhile, the Netherlands finished second after beating Brazil and losing to Belgium and Italy.
Rafael Nadal vs. Botic Van de Zandschulp: Match Details
- Tournament: Davis Cup Finals 2024
- Match: Rafael Nadal vs. Botic Van de Zandschulp
- Date: November 19, 2024
- Venue: Martin Carpena Arena, Malaga.
- Round: Quarterfinals
- Time: TBD
- Surface: Indoor Hard Court
Rafael Nadal vs. Botic Van de Zandschulp: Match Preview
Rafael Nadal is set to hang up his racket for good at the end of the tournament and will be keen to finish on a high. The Spaniard returned to the tour this year after sidelined for a long time due to injuries.
However, everything has not gone as planned for the 22-time Grand Slam champion. He has posted a modest 12-7 win-loss record so far this season.
That said, Nadal is known to play his best tennis at the Davis Cup. Since his debut in 2004, he has won 29 matches and lost only once. The last time he lost at the event was in his debut year. The Mallorcan has also won the event four times so far.
On the other hand, Botic Van de Zandschulp has been a stable member of the Dutch team recently. Since making his debut in 2019, he has won 10 singles matches and lost six while having a 2-1 win-loss record in the doubles.
In September, his win against Belgium earned the Netherlands a slim advantage to qualify despite losing 1-2. This season, the World No. 80 has had shaky form and holds a 16-25 record.
Van de Zandschulp scored one of his biggest upsets in recent memory by beating Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets at the US Open. He didn’t last long in the Grand Slam though, as he lost to Jack Draper in the third round.
Rafael Nadal vs. Botic Van de Zandschulp: Match Prediction
Rafael Nadal and Botic Van de Zandschulp will face each other in the second match of the quarterfinals on Tuesday (November 19). They have met each other only twice so far, in the French Open and Wimbledon in 2022. Nadal won both matches in straight sets.
Nadal and Van de Zandschulp have struggled with injuries since they last met. However, the former is the favorite to beat the Dutch star. He will also have the backing of the vociferous home crowd and is motivated to end his career on a good note. The only advantage Van de Zandschulp has going into the contest is that he is physically fitter than Nadal.
Match Prediction: Rafael Nadal to win in straight sets.
Rafael Nadal vs. Botic van de Zandschulp: Live Stream Details
- USA – Tennis Channel
- UK – Sky UK
- Canada – TSN
- Australia – beIN Sports
- Belgium – Telenet, BeTV
- Brazil – ESPN Brazil
- India – Tennis TV
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