Spain and a reliable team for the assault on the Salad Bowl: Can the Davis Cup be won?

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There were certain doubts surrounding the call-up of David Ferrer for the 2025 Davis Cup Finals. The tie in Marbella, with less familiar names like Pedro Martínez or Pablo Carreño emerging as heroes of the qualification, raised more uncertainties than certainties: should those who had sacrificed in the previous tie, even ahead of players with higher rankings, be included? Moreover, was it possible to hold a "grudge" against those who did not appear in Marbella? Is the Pedro Martínez/Munar duo the doubles pair to bet on, even ahead of a number one like Marcel Granollers?

The uncertainties dissipated this very morning. David Ferrer, with the seriousness and tranquility that characterize him, announced our soldiers for Bologna... and yes, with the presence of the name everyone was expecting. Beyond his refusal to play in Marbella, the chances of winning the Davis Cup 2025 relied on the presence of Carlos Alcaraz, the world number one and Jannik Sinner's personal kryptonite: his words not long ago in Marca, where he pointed out that he had the Davis Cup firmly in his sights, made us optimistic... and finally, the best omens came true: Carlos will be part of the team and will lead the Selection in Italian lands.

From here, the challenge for Ferru was tremendous. Should he trust in an Alejandro Davidovich somewhat inconsistent in the last two months? Beyond being in the top 20 and, by ranking, the second Spanish sword, it seems that Foki has not shown particular interest in competing in this competition in the last two seasons: his only appearance with La Roja dates back to the group stage in 2023, where he lost to Lehecka and Djokovic and defeated Soonwoo Kwon. With an absolutely unleashed Jaume Munar on hard courts this year, even posting better stats on this surface than on his former beloved clay, the difference did not seem abysmal... thus rewarding one of the players involved in the comeback in Marbella.

The versatility of the doubles for Spain, with Munar, Martínez, and Granollers, another important factor to consider

The doubles point takes on paramount importance under the Finals format: it decides the tie in case of a singles tie. Against a Czech Republic team that will field very strong singles players (Lehecka, Mensik, Machac), our main weakness in the quarterfinals is the absence of a doubles specialist on our rival's side... and perhaps Ferrer thought of this when assembling his squad, with very versatile players and the possibility of forming multiple reliable pairs.

The return of Marcel Granollers, the number one in the doubles discipline, opens the door to a "super doubles," maybe even with Carlos Alcaraz (albeit with a tragic outcome in their last pairing, that cursed tie against the Netherlands). However, the established pair within the Spanish team is formed by Pedro Martínez and Jaume Munar, who have secured two consecutive victories in the Davis Cup in 2025 and combine the best of both worlds: they handle the frontcourt well and hold their ground from the baseline, two complementary profiles that could become even stronger if Marcel shares the court with one of them.

Beyond a Davidovich who has not worn the national jersey for a long time, a surprising absence is that of Pablo Carreño. The player from Gijón has been improving since his return to competition, decisively secured the point against Denmark, and has accumulated experience and skill in this competition, quite different from others, that Jaume might not yet possess. It was probably one of Ferrer's most repeated internal debates: choosing between the current form and growth in 2025, or the seniority and experience of representing your country. It seems that the former weighed much more... although the captain has, until the tournament starts, the option to nominate a fifth player, who could very well be the Asturian.

Aiming to move in the same direction, Spain presents a versatile and reliable team where, indeed, Carlos Alcaraz is (and will continue to be until Davidovich shows a greater commitment or gains more consistency throughout the eleven-month season) the cornerstone and the thermostat of our chances to lift the Cup. An unstoppable Carlos would provide confidence and relieve pressure from the second sword (most likely Munar, potential hero Pedrito), simply compelling us to showcase our best in the doubles, an aspect where Spain must raise its game compared to the past (with Marcel taking on a much bigger leadership role and the tough decision of whether to include Carlos in the team). With just one month left until the Finals, the anticipation could not be greater.

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