Albert Ramos, who took the place originally assigned to Pablo Carreño, who was absent due to injury, left the return in the middle against Daniel Evanswhich they won 6-3, 1-6 and 6-3 to give Great Britain the victory and qualify for the next round of the United Cup.
Spain has no chance to win the match against the British team. Paula Badosa fueled the hopes of the Spanish team going into the day with a clear score against after Saturday’s defeats by Rafael Nadal against Cameron Norrie and Nuria Párrizas against Katie Swan.
There is no margin for error. Three wins are needed this Sunday to achieve victory and qualify for the next match, against Australia.
Badosa closed the gap at the beginning of the session with a victory over Harriet Dart by 6-7(6), 7-6(5) and 6-1. In the racket of Albert Ramos is the possibility of equalizing and bringing the result to mixed doubles, the fifth point where every confrontation closes.
In an unprecedented rivalry, Ramos stayed in his heat until midway through the third quarter. He lost the first set but fought back forcefully. The winner is in the hand of the third sleeve.
The 34-year-old from Barcelona, with the best result on clay, went against the tide. The four trophies he has, the last one last year in Córdoba, are on clay. Also the final of the Monte Carlo Masters 1000, his most famous role.
Evans, 27 in the ranking, has less success in his career. Only the title in Melbourne, in 2021, and the finals, years before, in Delray Beach and Sydney. The Birmingham player stepped on the accelerator from the fourth game of the third set. He fired again and never gave up on his serve. He closed out the victory after two hours and twenty one minutes and to seal the victory for Great Britain.
The British team, which prevailed in their rivalry against Australia, now has a secure presence in the next stage where the winner of group D who also plays at the Ken Rosewall Arena will face off: Czech Republic, United States or Germany.
The rivalry between Spain and Great Britain will end in a mixed doubles duel, pointless. In the first Rafa Nadal and Paula Badosa will face Harriet Dart and Daniel Evans.
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Second day results
GROUP D
Great Britain – Spain (3-1)
C. Norrie def. R. Nadal 3-6, 6-3, 6-4
K. Swan def. N. Parrizas 3-6, 6-1, 6-2
P. Badosa def. H. Dart 6-7(6), 7-6(5), 6-1
d. Evans defended A. Ramos 6-3, 1-6, 6-3
Source: La Verdad
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