Davidovich is Definitive about not Being Called up for the Davis Cup

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 21 Oct 2025 | 13.45

Alejandro Davidovich does not understand his non-call-up to Spain for Davis Cup 2025. Photo. gettyimages

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A question revolved in the minds of all tennis fans when they saw the call-up of the Spanish team for Davis Cup 2025 announced by David Ferrer this week. Why isn't Davidovich there? The absence of the country's second-best player and current world number 18 raised eyebrows, and everything is starting to make sense after statements from Alejandro Davidovich himself.

A tennis feast will take place in Bologna from November 18 to 23, but invitations are limited. Alejandro Davidovich will not be part of the Spanish team fighting for the Cup at the Davis Cup Finals 2025, after David Ferrer decided to exclude the current world number 18, the country's second-best player. The Jávea-native trusts the team that has brought him this far, adding Carlos Alcaraz and Marcel Granollers, essential pieces for true competitive aspirations. Davidovich addresses this in a talk with Marca.

Davidovich has played 6 matches in his Davis Cup career, with an unfavorable record of 1-5

The major affected party is Davidovich, who could not take part in either of the previous two Davis Cup rounds this year. Neither against Switzerland in February nor against Denmark in September, the Malaga-born player was available due to physical issues, as he explains in the mentioned interview, indicating that Ferrer was aware of his inability to compete in both ties due to physical strain and discomfort.

"I believe I deserved to be called up, with all due respect to my teammates. I am the Spanish number 2 and at my best ranking (world number 18). David called me a week ago to inform me of his decision; I had already told him to count on me because it's always an honor to represent Spain. It's his decision, and there is no choice but to respect it," asserts a man who has played 6 Davis Cup matches in his career, with a negative record of 1-5.

Physical issues prevented Davidovich from competing in the two previous Davis Cup 2025 rounds

Although David Ferrer could include a fifth player a few weeks before the Davis Cup Finals 2025, Davidovich rules himself out for that role if the captain deems it appropriate, with Pablo Carreño potentially accompanying Pedro Martínez, Jaume Munar, Carlos Alcaraz, and Marcel Granollers to Bologna. What is clear is that Alejandro Davidovich is hurt by not being called up, but this does not jeopardize his availability for future editions or the respect and support he offers to his teammates.

"Spain remains a title contender; I know my teammates will fight to the end to win, and they can do it. As for me, as long as I am physically well, I will always consider it a great honor to represent Spain," affirms a man who will try to end the season in the best possible way and start thinking about the next season. A tough blow for Alejandro Davidovich in his absence from the Davis Cup Finals 2025 and a risky decision made by David Ferrer, who wanted to acknowledge the contributors to the epic victory against Denmark, at the expense of the Malaga player.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Davidovich se muestra contundente sobre no haber sido convocado para la Copa Davis