Spain excels in Switzerland

Fernando Murciego | 2 Feb 2025 | 14.27

Spain beats Switzerland in the Davis Cup qualifiers.

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Not even in our wildest dreams did a scenario like the one that has finally materialized in Switzerland appear. In a tie that under no perspective seemed simple, Spain has prevailed with an iron fist, excelling in all its fronts. If yesterday we counted the victories of Pedro Martínez and Roberto Carballés in the singles, today it was Pedro Martínez himself who joined forces with Jaume Munar to give us the point we needed to achieve the objective. A hard-fought triumph against Dominic Stricker and Marc-Andrea Huesler (6-4, 7-5) to complete a 0-3 away that places David Ferrer's team in the second round of the Qualifiers of the Davis Cup.

However, we will not deny that at dawn this Sunday, many of us had doubts. Probably without reason, as yesterday's matches left us feeling superior, but we also know how treacherous this competition can be, where going to bed with a 0-2 lead often turns into a tragic anecdote best left unspoken. Perhaps that's why Pedro and Jaume came out so determined, two members of the '97 generation who have known how to wait for their moment to shine in the national team. Nothing better to avoid future scares than to close the series quickly; this seemed to be the mindset from the very beginning.

The first set was somewhat easier due to an early break that gave them peace of mind, but the second set was a different story, where the Swiss pair grew stronger and found their strengths to challenge their opponents. Thus, the contest progressed until in the crucial moments, it became evident which pair carried not only more confidence and cushion but also more miles on their backs. Pedro and Jaume, lifelong friends, had been sharing the court in the last Grand Slams, creating a comfort zone to lean on and secure their victory.

DENMARK IN SEPTEMBER

Three matches, three wins. Not a single set lost, and they haven't even faced a break of serve. The team led by David Ferrer, fairly inexperienced in the competition, leaves Biel undefeated, proving that the bench strength also works when the star players are absent. Now the focus shifts to September when Spain will host Denmark with Rune and Moller, already thinking about the next objective. We'll have the privilege to choose the venue and surface; hopefully, with Carlos Alcaraz on our side, but there's still a long way to go for that. Now it's time to celebrate, rest, and realize we are just one step away from the Davis Cup Finals 2025 in Bologna.

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