Spain Joins U.S. in Davis Cup Final

"I did play brilliantly today but you always think you've played better," Nadal said. "I was surprised when I found out I'd be playing but I was also eager. I started nervously but got my confidence and started playing better."

Nadal was expected to the play the doubles-only role with Tommy Robredo against France, and expects to play the same role against the U.S. in the December final behind Moya and Juan Carlos Ferrero.

"I'm more of a singles player than a doubles player but I would expect to be playing doubles again if I'm picked for the final," Nadal said. "Juan Carlos and Charly (Moya) have demonstrated what they can do and if they're fit they'll play. I'd be delighted to be asked to play singles but I don't expect it."

The U.S. clinched their tie over Belarus on Saturday 3-0 to set up the red clay showdown in Spain. On Sunday in the dead rubber singles Andy Roddick defeated Alexander Skrypko in straight sets, and the final doubles was abandoned due to the weather.

The U.S. has defeated Spain at Spain only once in Davis Cup play, in 1972 behind Stan Smith and Harold Solomon. In 2000 the U.S. "B"-team of Todd Martin, Jan-Mike Gambill and Vince Spadea were crushed 5-0 in Spain in the World Group semifinals.