Spain will host Denmark in the second round of the Qualifiers stage for the Davis Cup Finals. The Spaniards picked clay at the Puente Romano Tennis Club in Marbella, and the captain David Ferrer gathered a strong team.
Carlos Alcaraz, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Pedro Martinez and Marcel Granollers will try to book a place at the Davis Cup Finals On September 13-14. Thus, Carlos will change the surface only a couple of days after the US Open.
However, he wanted to lead the squad and secure a win for his country. Ferrer will name the fifth player later. Also, the Olympic Games doubles champion Marc Lopez will join the technical team.
Ferrer is full of optimism ahead of the tie against tough opponents. He acknowledged the team's commitment and hunger to succeed, as they approach the tie with maximum intensity.
The return of Carlos Alcaraz and an in-form Alejandro Davidovich Fokina adds significant firepower against the rivals like Holger Rune and Elmer Moller. The opening day could provide decisive, and Ferrer believes his players will be ready for the first strike.
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It will be Spain's first clay-court Davis Cup tie since facing Romania in 2022. The importance of that clash? Carlos Alcaraz's debut in the red jersey at 18.
The five-time Major winner is 6-2 in the Davis Cup rubbers, including 5-1 in singles. His only loss came against Felix Auger-Aliassime three years ago. Alcaraz led Spain last year.
Spain secured a place at the Davis Cup Finals at home in Marbella but failed to chase the title. Carlos defeated Tallon Griekspoor but dropped a tight doubles match alongside Marcel Granollers, propelling Netherlands over the top.
Spain should be the favorite against Denmark if Alcaraz and Davidovich Fokina step onto the court. Ferrer also counts on the partisan home support, which is alwys crucial in the Davis Cup.
