Spain pulled off a remarkable Davis Cup reverse sweep against Denmark in Marbella to qualify for the Final 8. Pedro Martinez, Jaume Munar, and Pablo Carreno Busta starred in Spain’s dramatic comeback that sealed their spot in Bologna, Italy.
Martinez Shines Against Holger Rune
Pedro Martinez made the biggest impact with a thrilling upset of World No. 11 Holger Rune. Martinez won 6-1, 4-6, 7-6 (3), saving a match point at 5-3. Earlier, Martinez and Jaume Munar teamed up for a 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 doubles win over August Holmgren and Johannes Ingildsen.
“The feeling [at Davis Cup] is totally different,” Martinez said. “Maybe I get more nervous but, this adrenaline, it doesn’t work on some players. On me, it gives me an extra motivation to play full. I feel the nerves, but I can handle them, and I think this motivation plays in my favor. Hopefully I can continue playing like this in Davis Cup. For me, it’s one of the most important things in my career.”
Carreno Busta Secures Spain’s Place in Italy
Pablo Carreno Busta sealed the comeback with a straight-sets win over Elmer Moeller 6-2, 6-3. The victory completed Spain’s turnaround from 0-2 down and confirmed their place in the Davis Cup Final 8 scheduled for November 18-23 in Bologna, Italy.
Earlier in Sydney, Belgium survived a scare to beat Australia 3-2 and also advance. Raphael Collignon’s 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-3 win over Aleksandar Vukic ensured Belgium’s first Final 8 return since 2018.
“Physically I was feeling OK,” Collignon said. “With adrenaline and the energy from the bench, it was crazy. I didn’t feel the legs at all. It was a crazy atmosphere and a crazy match.”
Final 8 Line-Up
Spain joins defending champions Italy, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Argentina, and France in the Davis Cup Final 8. The tournament promises high drama as the world’s top tennis nations battle for glory in Bologna.
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