David Ferrer left Bologna with pride in his players and admiration for the two young stars who are rapidly redefining the sport. Spain reached their 11th Davis Cup in Bologna last week under Ferrer's leadership.
However, they lost both singles runners against Italy for the runner-up spot. For David, the week was not about what the squad lacked without Alcaraz but how much they gave.
He emphasized that the group surpassed expectations while embracing pressure and responsibility. His four players performed with a unity that made him proud to be their leader.
Ferrer also reflected on the dominant duo of men's tennis, the players who missed the Davis Cup Finals and a possible title clash. In his eyes, Sinner and Alcaraz are not only the best players of their generation.
They are the champions destined to define the next era. Their blend of athleticism, mentality and modern shot-making reminds David of the trio who dominated global tennis for two decades.
After Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, men's tennis is witnessing the birth of its next ruling duo. Carlos and Jannik have won every Major titles since the start of 2024, splitting them equally and writing history books.
The outcome? The Career Grand Slam chance for both players in 2026. The Spaniard and the Italian have dominated the field this season, sharing notable titles and forging a massive advantage over Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic.
"Well, of course, it's important to have two special players like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. When I say special, it's because they are going to mark an era in the history of our sport, like Nadal, Federer, and Djokovic did.
We were lucky to have Carlos, but he indeed had that injury. That's about it. We were not lacking anything. For me, we have done something truly great: surpassing ourselves and making them believe in themselves.
That's what I will take away from it. I have really enjoyed it. I have been captain for two years, and this year they have given me that adrenaline rush. Now it's time for us to take a rest," David Ferrer said.
