17 September,2011 07:13 AM IST | | AFP
Rafael Nadal thrashed Richard Gasquet 6-3, 6-0, 6-1 in yesterday's opening rubber of the Davis Cup semi-final as Spain took a 2-0 lead over France.
David Ferrer then defeated Gilles Simon 6-1, 6-4, 6-1 to leave Spain needing just a win in today's doubles to ensure final berth.u00a0
