BIG NEWS: Rafa Nadal appears among those called up for the Davis Cup Final 8

Mónica Barberán Munera | 23 Sep 2024 | 17.36

Carlos Alcaraz and Rafa Nadal at the 2024 Olympic Games. Photo: Getty

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The Davis Cup 2024 is coming to an end, but the most exciting part is yet to come. The final 8 of the most important team tournament in tennis will be held in Malaga between November 19 and 24, a date that is fast approaching, just two months away. Thus, for this important event, the eight countries that will compete in the quarterfinals already have their called-up players confirmed, and Spain has already announced the biggest bombshell.

Rafa Nadal will be among the called-up players to represent the team, news eagerly awaited by fans to see him once again in the Davis Cup and for the possibility of seeing 'Nadalcaraz' again. However, there might still be modifications leading up to November. This way, Spain already knows its representatives who will play as the hosts at the Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena with Carlos Alcaraz leading the pack, without a doubt. It could not be otherwise than the world number 3 as the main symbol of a country that has 6 Davis Cup titles to its name. However, this will be the first time the player from Murcia competes in the final phase of this competition as he was injured just before the 2022 competition, and Spain did not qualify for Malaga in 2023.

Nadal, on the other hand, has won 5 of those titles and will once again compete for the sixth Davis Cup in what could be his final participation. There was much anticipation around the call-up of David Ferrer which has finally come true. Thus, alongside the Balearic and the player from Murcia, Roberto Bautista, Pablo Carreño, and Marcel Granollers will also fight to complete a team that aims to inspire all Spaniards.

Let's remember that Spain will face the Dutch team in the quarterfinals, a team that has also announced its complete roster. Tallon Griekspoor, Botic van de Zandschulp, Jesper de Jong, and Wesley Koolhof will strive to defeat Ferrer's team in their quest for their first Davis Cup title. However, they will not have it easy playing as visitors against a team that won all three matches in the group stage held in September. Thus, Spain arrives in Malaga as one of the top favorites based on team strength, performance, and atmosphere. Nevertheless, adjustments can be made depending on circumstances, so if everyone remains healthy, Ferrer will have the full team available. Let the party begin!

Players called up to play with Spain in the Davis Cup Final 8