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Alcaraz with Spain and Zverev Leads Germany for Davis Cup Final 8
Carlos Alcaraz returns to Spain’s squad for the Davis Cup Final 8, while Alexander Zverev is set to lead Germany.
On Monday, squad announcements for the Davis Cup Final 8 featured Alexander Zverev on Germany's roster and Carlos Alcaraz on Spain's team, with the event scheduled for November 24-29 in Bologna.
Alcaraz returns to the competition for the first time in two years, joining captain David Ferrer's squad, as the Davis Cup remains a rare missing title after his Australian Open victory.
Germany's lineup includes Zverev and Struff, who will open their campaign against Britain; Britain's team is led by Wimbledon semifinalist Arthur Fery.
Three-Time defending champion Italy will compete without the injured Jannik Sinner, as captain Filippo Volandri selected French Open runner-up Flavio Cobolli to lead the squad.
Spain opens the quarterfinals against Austria, with Ferrer's roster also featuring Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Pedro Martinez, and Marcel Granollers for the Bologna tournament.
Alcaraz will be accompanied by young Rafael Jodar (20 years old), Alejandro Davidovich, winner in Shanghai on 18 October, Pedro Martinez and Marcel Granollers, announced Monday the Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) in a press release. "We have a very good team without any doubt with Carlos Alcaraz, Rafa Jodar, Davidovich, a good double with Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez...", welcomed the captain of the Iberian team, David Ferrer, quoted on…
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