The Spaniards, armed with an armada of Flamenco dancers, flag-waving patriots and one of the hottest young talents in tennis, stood on the precipice of a Davis Cup victory over USA overnight.
Rafael Nadal, 18, who is Auckland-bound for the Heineken Open early in the New Year, overcame world No 2 Andy Roddick on the first day to leave Spain 2-0 ahead with the potentially clinching doubles to be played overnight.
Ranked 51st in the world, Nadal was preferred to former world No 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero for this match by coach Jordi Arrese.
The Seville crowd cheered every Spanish point - and every US mistake - as the home team looked to secure its second Davis Cup title.
Before Roddick was humbled, Carlos Moya - a mentor of Nadal's - made short work of Mardy Fish.
Nadal was teamed with Tommy Robredo for the overnight doubles against twins Mike and Bob Bryan.
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