Jódar will debut in the Davis Cup leading the Spanish team in Chile

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 17 Aug 2026 | 11:32
ATP Copa Davis 2026 Rafael Jódar David Ferrer Martín Landaluce jaume Munar Dani Mérida

Captain David Ferrer has defined the five players who will be in Chile seeking a spot in the Davis Cup Finals. Notably, the absence of Alcaraz and Davidovich stands out.

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Rafa Jódar will debut in the Davis Cup. Photo: gettyimages

Unresolved mystery. David Ferrer has announced the lineup for the Spanish team in the Davis Cup 2026 for the playoff against Chile on September 19 and 20, where it will be determined which of the two countries will be present in the Finals in November, fighting for the Salad Bowl. The presence of Rafael Jódar is the big news.

An absolute revolution has taken place in Spanish tennis so far this season, which is reflected in the lineup for the away match against Chile scheduled for September 19 and 20. 

Here are the 5 players called up by Ferrer to play for Spain in the Davis Cup 2026 against Chile

Just a week after the US Open 2026 concludes, the national team will fight to be present in the ultimate battle for the Salad Bowl, which will unfold in Bologna from November 23 to 29 with the much-anticipated Final 8, where three matchups must be won in one week.

Before, the aides of David Ferrer will face the difficult challenge of competing against Chile on their home ground. It is still unknown which surface the Chileans will choose to play a series in the same format as the traditional one, only with matches played in the best of three sets. Massú leads a team in which Tabilo, Garín and Jarry are expected to be present to try to surprise the Spanish team.

It was taken for granted that Carlos Alcaraz would not commit to attend due to the physical toll he will face after his wrist injury and the risk of making such an abrupt surface change. The other uncertainty was whether Ferrer had smoothed things over with Alejandro Davidovich. Regardless of whether he has or not, the player from Málaga is not part of a team that is betting on the young players, who have earned their spot through their solid performance throughout the year.

Jódar and Mérida will debut in a team where Munar and Pedro Martínez could play doubles

Rafael Jódar will lead a team supported by Dani Mérida and Martín Landaluce. All of them have shown great ability on both hard court and clay, making them significant threats to the Chileans when deciding on the playing surface. To bring experience and be able to compete in doubles, Jaume Munar and Pedro Martínez are joining, heroes of the spectacular journey of the Spanish team in the last edition of the Davis Cup.

Pedro Martínez y Jaume Munar, en Copa Davis. Foto: gettyimages

This playoff will mark the debut for Jódar and Mérida, two players expected to be fundamental pieces in the future of the national team. It is important to remember that there may be modifications to the lineup as the date of the match approaches, either due to injuries or unforeseen circumstances. For example, if Jódar reaches the final at the US Open, it would be hard to think he would travel to Chile quickly, although it is not out of the question.

Additionally, it must be noted that Rafael Jódar is also registered for the Laver Cup, which takes place from September 25 to 27 in London, so the schedule for the player from Madrid will be really demanding, looking for in these team competitions a source of energy, relaxation, and learning in this final stretch of the season.

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