Botic van de Zandschulp defeated Rafael Nadal 6–4, 6–4 in the Davis Cup Finals quarter-final on hard court on 19 November 2024. The Dutch player's composed performance secured a straightforward two-set victory, with both sets following an identical scoreline. Van de Zandschulp's win represents a significant upset given Nadal's pedigree and Davis Cup experience, though the Spaniard's participation in the tournament came late in a season where he had already announced plans to retire. The result advances van de Zandschulp into the semi-finals and underscores the Netherlands' competitive strength in the competition, while marking another step in what would prove to be Nadal's final Davis Cup campaign.