Alcaraz Returns for Spain and Zverev Leads Germany in Davis Cup Final 8
In Bologna, Italy, Carlos Alcaraz has been confirmed on Spain’s roster for the upcoming Davis Cup Final 8 next month. This marks his first appearance in the tournament in two years. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev, who is set to become the world No. 1 just before the event running from November 24 to 29, will captain Germany’s squad.
The three-time defending champions, Italy, will compete without Jannik Sinner due to injury. Their team will be led by French Open finalist Flavio Cobolli. Alcaraz last took part in the Davis Cup during the 2024 Final 8. Having recently become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam with an Australian Open title early this year, the Davis Cup remains one of the few major trophies missing from his collection.
Spain's lineup includes two additional players ranked within the top 15: No. 11 Rafael Jodar and No. 15 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. The team is under the leadership of captain David Ferrer. Spain will start their quarterfinal clash against Austria.
Zverev and Germany will face Britain, whose team is led by Wimbledon semifinalist Arthur Fery.
Teams Participating in Davis Cup Final 8
- Czechia: Jakub Mensik, Jiri Lehecka, Patrick Rikl, Adam Pavlasek; Captain: Tomas Berdych
- Canada: Felix Auger-Aliassime, Denis Shapovalov, Gabriel Diallo, Liam Draxl, Duncan Chan; Captain: Frank Dancevic
- Italy: Flavio Cobolli, Luciano Darderi, Lorenzo Musetti, Andrea Vavassori, Simone Bolelli; Captain: Filippo Volandri
- South Korea: Kwon Soonwoo, Chung Hyeon, Park Uisung, Nam Jisung, Hong Seongchan; Captain: Chung Jong-sam
- Britain: Arthur Fery, Cameron Norrie, Henry Patten, Neal Skupski; Captain: Leon Smith
- Germany: Alexander Zverev, Jan-Lennard Struff, Kevin Krawietz, Tim Puetz; Captain: Michael Kohlmann
- Austria: Jurij Rodionov, Lukas Neumayer, Joel Schwaerzler, Neil Oberleitner, Lucas Miedler; Captain: Jurgen Melzer
- Spain: Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Jodar, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Pedro Martinez, Marcel Granollers; Captain: David Ferrer
