Paolini and Lucia Bronzetti led Italy to a sweep over Slovakia.

Sadness gave way to celebration as the world reacted to the end of Nadal's incredible career.

Jan-Lennard Struff edged Denis Shapovalov 4-6, 7-5, 7-6(5) sealing Germany’s 2-0 triumph over Canada in today’s Davis Cup quarterfinals.

The Spaniard reached the end of the road on an emotional day in Malaga.

Rafa Nadal created moments of magic, but Botic Van de Zandschulp had the answers scoring a 6-4, 6-4 win in what may be the king of clay's final singles match.

Viktoria Hruncakova and Tereza Mihalikova swept Olivia Nicholls and Heather Watson 6-2, 6-2 clinching Slovakia's 2-1 semifinal win over Great Britain.

Iga Swiatek defeated Paolini in singles to force a deciding rubber, but Italy would not be denied.