The Davis Cup director sat down with Spanish media in Bologna and expressed openness to discussing new competition formats; furthermore, he analyzed the Sinner-Alcaraz match.
Carlos Alcaraz
There has been some controversy surrounding how Carlos Alcaraz's absence was managed in the 2025 Davis Cup Finals, with conflicting messages in the hours leading up to the final decision made by the Murcian team. However, David Ferrer clarified that the RFET doctor, Doctor Ángel Cotorro, was the first to inform him that it seemed very unlikely for him to be able to play when he saw the result of the scan that the world number 1 had in Bologna. Additionally, the national team's captain downplayed the fact that Carlos decided to go back to Murcia quickly instead of staying with his teammates. "He has been traveling a lot for a year, so it's normal that he wanted to go home," he concluded on El Partidazo de la Cadena Cope.
🇪🇸 David Ferrer, Captain of Spain Davis, on Carlos Alcaraz's absence
— El Partidazo de COPE (@partidazocope) November 18, 2025
🚑 "Doctor Cotorro told me that he didn't see it clearly, that there was a risk of injury"
😕 "He's been traveling a lot for a year, I think he wanted to return"
📻 #PartidazoCOPE pic.twitter.com/bPla11X9p4
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Spanish is among the top three tennis players of all time at 22 years and 6 months of age, showing a remarkable projection.
Carlos Alcaraz was asked upon his return to Spain about his expectations regarding the exhibition match he will play with Joao Fonseca in Miami on December 8, stating that the Murcian will be ready for that meeting, before heaping praise on the Brazilian. "He is a special player. He has astonishing power in his shots and a very good serve, which was what I struggled with the most when I entered the circuit. His forehand is also tremendous, and I think the area where he has the most room for improvement is mobility, but he will polish that little by little," he said before assessing the Brazilian's season.
"What he has done this year is truly impressive. Breaking into the top 25 is very commendable, and I believe he will progress tremendously over the next two years. We will see how he handles the pressure, but I predict that very important things await him, and it is not out of the question that he could reach the top 3 in a while. It would be crucial for him to get there and work to remain among the best," the Spanish player affirmed in O Globo.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz habla de Fonseca: "Es un jugador especial, lo que ha hecho esta temporada es impresionante"
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During the 2025 ATP Finals, there was a lot of talk about the possibility of Carlos Alcaraz unveiling a particular logo associated with Nike, making him one of the few athletes with his own line within the American brand. Players like Jordan or Federer are examples, and the player from Murcia is heading in the same direction, but the matter is not yet ready. He explained this in a virtual conversation with Pat Benson.
"It was fake news, to be honest. I'm still working on it. We've had several meetings and we're on the right track to have a particular logo as soon as possible. All I can say is that we're still working to achieve it soon," the Spanish player explained.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz habla sobre la opción de lanzar un logo particular ligado a Nike
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Puntodebreak meets with the national team coach in Bologna: reveals what has happened with Alcaraz, analyzes the Czech team, and shows excitement for the days ahead.
Carlos Alcaraz withdrew last minute from the Spanish team for the Davis Cup: "I came here with a lot of excitement to be able to compete, to play with Spain, and represent in the Davis Cup, but in the end, things sometimes don't go the way one desires, and you have to accept it. Now it's time to go back home to recover to be ready for the preseason and start the year as best as possible. I will be cheering for the team from home."
🗣️"Things don't always turn out as one wants... Now it's necessary to go back home and recover as soon as possible"
— Teledeporte (@teledeporte) November 18, 2025
The words of Carlos Alcaraz to @telediario_tve after the announcement that he won't be in the Davis Cup due to a muscular injury pic.twitter.com/kqnehMk71p
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz, sobre su baja en la Copa Davis: "Venía con muchísima ilusión de jugar por España"
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Spanish tennis has only been able to participate in a few Davis Cup Finals and sees how its dream of lifting the Salad Bowl is being postponed.
The Davis Cup director sat down with Spanish media in Bologna and expressed openness to discussing new competition formats; furthermore, he analyzed the Sinner-Alcaraz match.
Carlos Alcaraz was asked upon his return to Spain about his expectations regarding the exhibition match he will play with Joao Fonseca in Miami on December 8, stating that the Murcian will be ready for that meeting, before heaping praise on the Brazilian. "He is a special player. He has astonishing power in his shots and a very good serve, which was what I struggled with the most when I entered the circuit. His forehand is also tremendous, and I think the area where he has the most room for improvement is mobility, but he will polish that little by little," he said before assessing the Brazilian's season.
"What he has done this year is truly impressive. Breaking into the top 25 is very commendable, and I believe he will progress tremendously over the next two years. We will see how he handles the pressure, but I predict that very important things await him, and it is not out of the question that he could reach the top 3 in a while. It would be crucial for him to get there and work to remain among the best," the Spanish player affirmed in O Globo.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz habla de Fonseca: "Es un jugador especial, lo que ha hecho esta temporada es impresionante"
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There has been some controversy surrounding how Carlos Alcaraz's absence was managed in the 2025 Davis Cup Finals, with conflicting messages in the hours leading up to the final decision made by the Murcian team. However, David Ferrer clarified that the RFET doctor, Doctor Ángel Cotorro, was the first to inform him that it seemed very unlikely for him to be able to play when he saw the result of the scan that the world number 1 had in Bologna. Additionally, the national team's captain downplayed the fact that Carlos decided to go back to Murcia quickly instead of staying with his teammates. "He has been traveling a lot for a year, so it's normal that he wanted to go home," he concluded on El Partidazo de la Cadena Cope.
🇪🇸 David Ferrer, Captain of Spain Davis, on Carlos Alcaraz's absence
— El Partidazo de COPE (@partidazocope) November 18, 2025
🚑 "Doctor Cotorro told me that he didn't see it clearly, that there was a risk of injury"
😕 "He's been traveling a lot for a year, I think he wanted to return"
📻 #PartidazoCOPE pic.twitter.com/bPla11X9p4
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Ferrer habla de la ausencia de Alcaraz: "Nuestro doctor nos dijo que lo veía difícil"
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During the 2025 ATP Finals, there was a lot of talk about the possibility of Carlos Alcaraz unveiling a particular logo associated with Nike, making him one of the few athletes with his own line within the American brand. Players like Jordan or Federer are examples, and the player from Murcia is heading in the same direction, but the matter is not yet ready. He explained this in a virtual conversation with Pat Benson.
"It was fake news, to be honest. I'm still working on it. We've had several meetings and we're on the right track to have a particular logo as soon as possible. All I can say is that we're still working to achieve it soon," the Spanish player explained.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz habla sobre la opción de lanzar un logo particular ligado a Nike
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Spanish is among the top three tennis players of all time at 22 years and 6 months of age, showing a remarkable projection.
Puntodebreak meets with the national team coach in Bologna: reveals what has happened with Alcaraz, analyzes the Czech team, and shows excitement for the days ahead.
Carlos Alcaraz withdrew last minute from the Spanish team for the Davis Cup: "I came here with a lot of excitement to be able to compete, to play with Spain, and represent in the Davis Cup, but in the end, things sometimes don't go the way one desires, and you have to accept it. Now it's time to go back home to recover to be ready for the preseason and start the year as best as possible. I will be cheering for the team from home."
🗣️"Things don't always turn out as one wants... Now it's necessary to go back home and recover as soon as possible"
— Teledeporte (@teledeporte) November 18, 2025
The words of Carlos Alcaraz to @telediario_tve after the announcement that he won't be in the Davis Cup due to a muscular injury pic.twitter.com/kqnehMk71p
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz, sobre su baja en la Copa Davis: "Venía con muchísima ilusión de jugar por España"
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Spanish tennis has only been able to participate in a few Davis Cup Finals and sees how its dream of lifting the Salad Bowl is being postponed.
The absence of Carlos Alcaraz in the 2025 Davis Cup Finals will allow the man from Murcia to take a few days off and completely disconnect before starting a pre-season filled with commitments. The world number 1 has two exhibition matches scheduled in the United States during December; the first on the 7th in New Jersey against Tiafoe, and the other on the 8th in Miami against Fonseca. He will then return to Spain and begin the pre-season on December 13, with very demanding physical training blocks, as long as his hamstring injury permits.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz disputará dos partidos de exhibición en lo que resta de 2025
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Absolute commitment to this competition. Both Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz stand out as two of the mainstays of the tournament organized by Team8, Federer's agency, and both have confirmed their attendance at the Laver Cup 2026. It will take place at the O2 Arena in London from September 25 to 27.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz y Fritz confirman su presencia en la Laver Cup 2026
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