The Dutch duo made up of Wesley Koolhof and Botic Van de Zandschulp defeated Carlos Alcaraz and Marcel Granollers by a double 7-6 (7/4) and (7/3) to advance to the semifinals of the Silver Salad Bowl to advance the retirement of Nadal.
In the first individual match of the series, Nadal, who was playing the last tournament of his professional career, fell 4-6 against Botic Van de Zandschulp.
However, Spain tied the duel 1-1 with the victory of Carlos Alcaraz, number three in the world ranking, against Tallon Griekspoor by 7-6 (7/0) and 6-3 in the second match of the match, decided later in the doubles challenge.
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