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Spain was up against USA in the Davis Cup Finals of 2004. An 18-year-old Rafael Nadal was up against the then World No. 2 and US Open champion Andy Roddick. Many expected it to be a no-contest, considering Roddick was in red-hot form at that point in his career.
But the 18-year-old Mallorcan, who was ranked 51st at the time, played some brilliant tennis to outclass Roddick and win the match in four sets 6-7 6-2 7-6 6-2. The win not boosted his own confidence, but also helped the Spaniards, eventually, clinch the Davis Cup Finals tie.
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