Video - Nadal on the verge of tears during the Spanish Davis Cup anthem

Rafael Nadal could hardly contain his emotions during the Spanish anthem that preceded the start of the match between Spain and the Netherlands. The Majorcan was on the verge of tears, his eyes red and very wet (see video below).

Nadal is living his last hours as a professional tennis player, and this Davis Cup quarter-final could be his last appearance in official competition. He is up against Botic Van de Zandschulp in a bid to take his country's first point and maximize the chances of extending the pleasure at least as far as the semi-finals.