Nadal helps Spain to Davis Cup win

Rafael Nadal beat Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro in a thrilling match to secure the Davis Cup for Spain. World number two Nadal lost six games in a row in the first set but came back superbly to win a high-class encounter 1-6, 6-4 ,6-1,7-6 (7-0) in Seville. The victory was his 16th successive win in Davis Cup singles on clay and gave the hosts an unassailable 3-1 lead. However Nadal said his busy schedule, which includes the Olympics, meant he would not play in the Davis Cup in 2012.

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