The key to Pedro Martínez's great victory: "Finishing the doubles so well has been fantastic for me"

Carlos Navarro | 14 Sep 2025 | 18.14

Pedro Martínez, unexpected hero after a historic match against Rune.

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With his face completely red after being under the scorching sun of Marbella for over three hours, physically exhausted... but with the satisfaction of having achieved one of the best victories of his career and, who knows, having allowed the greatest miracle in the history of Spain in Copa Davis. This is how Pedro Martínez appeared at the press conference, accompanied by his doubles partner and the player he replaced in singles, Jaume Munar: smiling, eager to cheer on Pablo Carreño, and willing to explain the background of a day that, hopefully, will turn out to be unforgettable.

- How much mental, physical, and tennis skill is needed to achieve a comeback like the one in the third set, saving match point

PEDRO: "It's a somewhat difficult question. When you're there, you don't think much beyond... I played the point well, went to Deuce, won a volley, then he served for the match, double-faulted, and... in the Davis Cup, there's a lot of tension, it's never easy to close out a match for anyone. I think it's a very mental moment because you reach 5-4 in the third, after being down 5-3, and when you serve for the match, you need to stay calm and have things very clear in your mind."

- How did Ferrer work mentally yesterday after the tough day and being 0-2 down, and why was the decision made to switch Munar for Pedro in the second singles match

PEDRO: "When we got to the locker room, there were a lot of long faces, but during dinner, the team's energy improved. The captain gathered us all and encouraged us. It's true that if we end up losing the fifth point... in a way, the effort wouldn't have meant much, but we're a team, we support each other through thick and thin. When we were a set down in the doubles, it was tough, and look where we are now, we're going to fight to win the tie."

MUNAR: "The decision was entirely David's (Ferrer), also Marc's (López), who is helping us. I was feeling good, but they decided that Pedro should play, and obviously, I was there supporting. As you can see, that decision was positive."

- Did the previous victory against Rune in Rotterdam and the break after the second set to recover energies help

PEDRO: "Yes, I barely had time to think between the doubles and singles. I know him already, we played in Rotterdam, and in that match, I played quite well, in completely different conditions. That was indoor and fast, this is clay, outdoor and at sea level, plus it's the Davis Cup, so they are polar opposites. I think playing the doubles and finishing both matches well was fantastic for the singles: how I ended the doubles, feeling the ball well. In the third set, I went to change my clothes because I was very sweaty and also to clear my head a bit."

- How was the decision made to switch the nomination and make Pedro the lead player

PEDRO: "Jaume finished playing late yesterday, plus, he played three sets. It's true that in the third set, I was dragging a bit, but I didn't play yesterday, I rested. It may have influenced that I have beaten Holger in the past... either way, I think both of us were prepared, but maybe I was a bit fresher having only played the doubles. I think that slightly tipped the scale."

- Is this one of the most special victories or even the most special of your career?

PEDRO: "Yes, probably yes. This competition... I consider it very important in my career. Hopefully, someday we can be close to winning it."

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