Spain has found itself in a two point deficit in the Davis Cup quarterfinal against France. David Ferrer lost the first rubber 6-73 2-6, 6-4, 7-5, 4-6 to Gael Monfils, despite clawing back from a two set deficit and gaining a crucial break when Monfils was serving for the match in the fourth set.

Fernando lost a tough match against Michael Llodra, 7-65, 4-6, 3-6, 6-72. He was never really able to get a feel on Llodra’s service game, and only had a handful of break points the entire match, one of which he converted.

“Llodra played at a high level and deserved the victory,” Fernando said in the brief press conference after the match.

Tomorrow’s doubles match is crucial if Spain wants to keep their hopes of defending their Davis Cup title alive. Fernando and Feliciano will face Llodra and Julien Benneteau in doubles on Saturday, hoping to get the crucial win to try and make a comeback.