Ferrer: "If we are doing well and competing, we are a little more favored"

Carlos Navarro | 10 Sep 2025 | 13.14

David Ferrer, along with Munar in the pre-match press conference. Source: RFET

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An exciting and fairly evenly matched knockout round awaits us starting next Saturday at the Club Puente Romano in Marbella. Spain is fighting for a spot in the Finals of the 2025 Davis Cup against Denmark's Holger Rune, a team that has strengthened enormously in the last year and a half and will pose a significant challenge for the Spanish squad. Without Carlos Alcaraz, Alejandro Davidovich, or Marcel Granollers, David Ferrer presents a team that, nonetheless, delivered a stellar performance in the first round against Switzerland back in February.

In that previous round, played on indoor hard court, three out of four of the leading Spanish players were absolute standouts and are now key to securing a spot in the Finals. With Jaume Munar, Pedro Martínez, Roberto Carballés, and the addition of Pablo Carreño, David Ferrer leads a hungry team eager to show that unity is strength and that they can confidently overcome the numerous absentees. The sense of excitement remains palpable in the Spanish team's pre-match press conference, with Ferru reaffirming his commitment to this call-up and expressing optimism about the knockout.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS AT PUENTE ROMANO

Munar: "We are very happy to be here, for what it represents and the eagerness we have to be part of the Team. Personally, I have had great results here in Marbella, great memories of the times I've played here. On a personal level, I'm feeling positive sensations, ready to give my 100%. Very happy to be part of the Team, which is a privilege for me."

Carballés: "It's a privilege to represent Spain, and furthermore, to do it so close to home, as Granada is just a two-hour drive away. I've been coming here since I was a kid, in Andalusian championships... I'm looking forward to enjoying the week, this is a team that has known each other for a long time, we've been together at the CAR since we were young, and that shows, the atmosphere is fantastic."

Martínez: "Being here in Marbella with the Spanish team is what we fight for all year. We arrive in good physical condition to play. It's going to be a tough match, no doubt, but I trust that we can make it through."

Carreño: "We have a very good relationship among all team members, and that can be very helpful. Everyone will be available for the captain, in whatever role he asks of us. Jaume and Pedro have been playing really well in recent months, Roberto showed at the beginning of the year that he has a high level, and slowly regains his form after the injury break. We are ready for this match."

Ferrer: "The assessments are very positive. We've been together for a day and a half, but we've been together before in the Davis Cup, knowing each other is crucial for building confidence. Jaume comes with a lot of confidence, having had a great result in the last Grand Slam, Roberto is in better physical shape, both he and Pablo competed last week on clay, essential for such a knockout. We know it will be a tough match, but honestly, we have opportunities, and if we perform well, we are slightly more favored."

LAST-MINUTE ABSENCES IMPACT

Ferrer: "Obviously, there are two very important absences, Carlos Alcaraz and Marcel Granollers. We accept and face them; these things can happen. That's it: I don't want to waste more time lamenting those who could have been here but are not. I trust my team: everyone made their Davis Cup debut, and whether you like it or not, that's an advantage for a new match. Jaume and Roberto debuted against Switzerland, and that gives you confidence, knowing they are team players, Davis Cup players, and that they will give their all. That reassures me, regardless of winning or losing, because I know they will compete well."

THOUGHTS ON ALCARAZ'S PERFORMANCE

Munar: "Spectacular. He played at a very high tennis level, first and foremost. He stepped up even more; in my personal opinion, this Grand Slam where he won was his most consistent from start to finish. We're talking about a generational talent, someone who will compete to break records. As a tennis player and opponent, I'm not as fond (smiles), but as a teammate and Spaniard, obviously, we enjoy it and are aware of the talent we have at home."

APPROACHING THE MATCH AS A "LEADER"

Munar: "Being a leader or the number one player on the team doesn't make any difference. We had a very similar team to this one in Switzerland, and I was the third player, we now also have Pablo, and we know the level of tennis he has played and where he has been. I don't consider myself better than any of them; I'm one more player, we are four players fully at the captain's disposal. Obviously, I'm proud to have that ranking position, but nothing more than that. We all have a strong desire to contribute to this competition."

INCREDIBLE ATMOSPHERE, LIFELONG FRIENDS

Pedro Martínez: "When it comes to being in a team, all heading in the same direction and having the same ambiance is crucial because if everyone goes their own way, it can make a difference in performance. The conditions are ideal, we all adapt well to them, and we've all played well here when there have been tournaments. Looking forward to everything going great."

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