Spain returns to the Davis Cup after the failure of the last edition and with the aim of accessing, from the Group stageat the Final 8 which takes place in Malaga. The first stop of the team led by David FerrerHowever, is in Valencewhere between Tuesday 10th and Sunday 15th September, the national team will face Czech Republic, France and Australia with Carlos Alcaraz as the leader of a team that mixes experience and youth.
Yes ok Alcaraz represents the great news and the novelty for the Spanish team of Davis CupThe main absence is that of Rafa Nadalwho continues to talk about his possible retirement and, for the moment, will not return to official competitions – he will play the Laver Cup. Thus, the captain of Spain at Davis 2024, David Ferrerdecided to surround Carlos Alcaraz of an expert and veteran team with which to face the three qualifying rounds that will mark the classification or elimination of the local team in Valencia.
Next to Carlos Alcarazis included in Spain’s list for the group stage of the Davis Cup a doubles specialist, Marcel Granollerswho is the other permanent tennis player among those chosen by the Spanish team to play, in his case, the third match of each series. In the individual number one position will be Alcaraz while the number two will be decided between Roberto Bautista, Pedro Martinez and Pablo Carreñothe latter also with options to participate in the doubles.
Spain Davis Cup Team vs Czech Republic: Singles and Doubles
THE Composition of Spain to measure up to Czech Republicin the first round of the group stage in Valencia, includes Carlos Alcarazas number one and in the second match, at Roberto Bautistaas individual number 2 and who will open the series, and the duo formed by the specialist Marcel Granollers and for himself Carlos Alcaraz in doubles.
- Unique No. 2: Roberto Bautista vs. Jiri Lehecka
- Single #1: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Tomas Machac
- Double: Alcaraz/Granollers vs Mensik/Pavlasek
Spanish players at the 2024 Davis Cup in Valencia
Carlos Alcaraz (No. 3 in the ATP ranking)
The undisputed leader in tennis in Spain and an incentive in itself to see the Davis Cupin addition to a man who considerably increases the Spanish team’s chances of qualifying in Valencia. Carlos AlcarazAfter his absence in 2023, he has a score pending with Davis and with Spain and will try to redeem himself in these matches.
Roberto Bautista (n°62)
At 36 years old, Roberto Bautista He is one of the Navy veterans and after a very negative and injury-complicated 2023, it seems that he is regaining his tone. Davis Cup It brings back good memories of tennis and he wants to find a place in the Spanish team, fighting for second place with Carreño and Martínez. Experience is on your side.
Pablo Carreño (n° 207)
Far behind in the ATP rankings due to an elbow injury that kept him away from the tennis courts for more than a year, Pablo Carreno He is back and has already shown that his power is still active on fast tracks. Inside US Open lost in the first round, but had already reached the round of 16 of Cincinnati Masters 1000 and semi-finals in Winston-Salem. Also option for doubles, where it already formed a pair with Marcel Granollers at the Paris Olympic Games.
Pedro Martinez (No. 42)
Although, by ranking, it is number two in Spain, the options for Pedro Martinez get a place in the Spanish team for the group stage matches of the Davis Cup They seem rare. He was the last to join the team and his predilection for clay makes him much less important than Baptiste either Carrenomore experienced in these areas. A fifth luxury player ready to perform.
Marcel Granollers (No. 1 in the ATP doubles ranking)
Far from individual events for years, Marcel Granollers has distinguished himself as a doubles specialist and not just anyone, since for weeks he has been the number one in the ATP ranking discipline with the Argentinian Horacio Zeballos. In ValenceSpain’s rivals have some superb doubles pairs, but the host, lacking two specialists, has one… who is the best.
When does the Spanish Davis Cup team play?
The team of Spain of Davis Cup will have three knockout matches within this group stage which, in the case of the Spanish team, takes place in Valencia. Alcaraz, Bautista, Carreño and the company’s premiere on Wednesday, September 11, before the Czech Republicwhile on Friday and Sunday the commitments will arrive before France And Australia.
- Wednesday September 11: Spain vs Czech Republic
- Friday September 13: Spain vs France
- Sunday September 15: Spain vs Australia
