The result ended Rafael Nadal’s 29-match winning streak in Davis Cup singles. The only other blemish on his record came in his debut all the way back in 2004.

With a 2-1 loss to the Netherlands, which included Nadal's first loss in 29 Davis Cup matches, Spain was eliminated, ending the indomitable Spaniard's historic court career.

Rafael Nadal's 6-4, 6-4 loss to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands turned out to be the 22-time Grand Slam champion's farewell to professional tennis, because the Dutch eliminated the Spaniards in the quarterfinals.