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14 Sep 2025 | 13.30
Spain finally showed grit. The team led by David Ferrer was on the brink of elimination, trailing 0-2 and relying on an unconventional doubles pair. In fact, Jaume Munar and Pedro Martínez started off shaky and nervous, with the Danes just a set away from securing their ticket to the Davis Cup finals. However, with the crowd's support and chemistry building up throughout the match, they came back against August Holmgren and Johannes Ingildsen to claim Spain's first point in the tie (1-6, 6-3, 6-2). Now, the ball is in the court of Holger Rune, who will have the chance to seal the tie against Jaume Munar. Spain saves the first match point; two more to go.
In a Davis Cup-worthy atmosphere, under scorching sun and packed stands at the Puente Romano de Marbella, the Spanish Armada's trumpets blaring and chants echoing, Munar and Martínez aimed to prolong the tie where Spain faced imminent elimination.
Nevertheless, the pressure of the moment and the responsibility to keep Spain alive and attempt a comeback from a 0-2 deficit for the first time in history made the Valencian and the Mallorcan start the match with nerves, resulting in an initial break by the Danish pair. It seemed like an uphill battle, but Pedro Martínez took charge and recovered the break.
Yet, pride wasn't enough as Denmark broke again in the following game, swiftly making it 4-1 on the scoreboard in just 20 minutes. The Spaniards seemed to struggle, while the Danes played freely, riding on the momentum of their 2-0 lead from the previous day. The gap widened, the Danish game flowed smoothly, and Munar and Martínez, overwhelmed by the situation, couldn't find a way to break their opponents. Consequently, Holmgren and Ingildsen cruised to a painful 6-1 victory, putting Spain on the verge of elimination from the Bolonia finals.
Spain changes gears
The Spanish pair had to make a move to avoid a catastrophe, so they adjusted, changed tactics and attitude, and fought in the second set. It wasn't just a cosmetic change; the dynamics were shifting. They started the second set holding strong, and as minutes passed, both Munar and Martínez felt more secure on the court.
Breaking the Danish pair's service, they clinched the second set (6-3), lifting the crowd's spirits after what seemed like an impending defeat. Munar unleashed a loud yell heard throughout Marbella, and the match progressed to a decisive third set that would either seal Spain's elimination or narrow the gap with Denmark.
The positive momentum of the Spanish duo contrasted with the doubts and decline in the Danish game, thriving after winning the first set. Munar and Martínez didn't let up, the Spanish fans cheered on, and an early break in the third set turned into another break as Spain secured the match, despite being almost out (1-6, 6-3, 6-2).
With Denmark leading 2-1, Holger Rune and Jaume Munar will play the fourth match. Either a fifth match will follow, or it will all end here. One thing is certain, Munar will give his all to keep the Spanish Armada's dream alive.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Munar y Martínez confían en el milagro y ponen el 1-2
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