Great names can secure tiebreaks, but the group is most important

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Both from outside and within the team, everyone knew that Spain's debut task was more than complicated. Facing a tough opponent like the Czech Republic team with players like Jakub Mensik and Jiri Lehecka, Spain entered the series without Carlos Alcaraz, one of their major assets, though not the only one.

With a comeback included in the doubles match, Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martínez Portero completed the mission led by the giant Jaume Munar and the disappointed Pablo Carreño who couldn't secure the initial point. Despite this, the Spanish team achieved what seemed impossible: securing their spot in the 2026 Davis Cup semifinals.

"We are in the semifinals. We keep dreaming and fighting," said David Ferrer in a press conference. "We haven't won anything yet, but we keep convincing. I took it for granted, knew we were prepared to achieve great things. Now it's time to rest and enjoy, as it has been an intense day of emotions, and tomorrow, prepare for the next opponent."

Spain's Mentality After Carlos Alcaraz's Absence

"The players are the good ones," emphasized the captain. "They are the ones who compete. I, as the captain, and the team around us try to help, but it remains an external help. If it had been another person, they would have won too because they are good. The atmosphere is good, believing is fundamental, and that's something we had in Switzerland, in Marbella, and now in these finals. Besides, having Marcel boosts our team's level. If Carlos had been here, it would have raised the level even more. Now we must continue fighting."

Marcel Granollers' Role

"Everyone has a crucial role," Marcel explained to the media. "Without the guys who went to Switzerland, without the Denmark tie... This is a team, and we need all pieces; none are more important than the others. We all want to contribute that bit when it's our turn.

That's why we pulled off today's tie. We are united and trust in our teammates. Big names can win ties, but the group is the most important thing."

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, "Grandes nombres pueden dar eliminatorias, pero el grupo es lo más importante"