A majestic Carlos Moya tamed world number two Andy Roddick 6-2 7-6 7-6 on Sunday to clinch the Davis Cup for Spain. The popular Mallorcan erased the heartache of missing Spain's maiden triumph in 2000 by bringing the American to his knees in front of more than 27,000 frenzied fans in Seville's Olympic Stadium. "It is a moment I have been waiting for many years," Moya said, tears glistening in his eyes. "An incredible way to win the Cup.
"The Davis Cup is my dream. I don't believe there is anything bigger than what I've lived through today," the former world number one added.
Roddick, caked in red clay, hurled himself all over the specially-constructed court throughout the contest but was simply unable to fend off his tormentor.
"Bottom line is they were just better than us this weekend," Roddick said, refusing to blame a groin strain he suffered in the second set for his defeat.
Moya's victory - a first over Roddick after three defeats - gave Spain an unassailable 3-1 lead over the United States.
Moya beat Mardy Fish and Roddick fell to Rafael Nadal on the opening day before Bob and Mike Bryan won Saturday's doubles.
Fish later made it 3-2 with a 7-6 6-2 victory over Tommy Robredo in the dead rubber.
Moya's victory over Roddick made his fellow Mallorcan Nadal the youngest player to help win the Davis Cup.
Aged 18 years and 185 days, Nadal beat the record set by Australia's Pat Cash in 1983 by 30 days.
Former French Open champion Moya got off to a great start on Sunday, streaking into a 4-0 lead before Roddick registered on the scoreboard.
Once again, Moya's nerve proved the stronger and he clinched a famous victory when Roddick netted a return after two hours and 29 minutes.
As Moya fell to the ground, Spain's Crown Prince Felipe and his new bride Letizia leapt to their feet and the stadium erupted.
Saturday's doubles Juan Carlos Ferrero/Tommy Robredo lost to Bob Bryan/Mike Bryan 0-6 3-6 2-6
Friday's singles Rafael Nadal beat Andy Roddick 6-7 (6-8) 6-2 7-6 (8-6) 6-2 Carlos Moya beat Mardy Fish 6-4 6-2 6-3.
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