Spain has advanced to the Davis Cup final after a thrilling semifinal encounter in Bologna, Italy. The decisive moment came from the doubles team of Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martínez, who clinched victory over Germany’s Tim Pütz and Kevin Krawietz with a scoreline of 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. This win secured a 2-1 overall match victory for Spain, marking their return to the finals for the first time in six years.
The semifinal began with Pablo Carreño Busta setting the pace for Spain by overcoming Jan-Lennard Struff. Carreño Busta showcased his grit, notably saving five consecutive set points during the tiebreak to ultimately win 6-4, 7-6(6). However, Aleksandar Zverev kept Germany’s aspirations alive with an impressive performance against Jaume Munar, winning in straight sets, 7-6(2), 7-6(5).
Despite the absence of their top player Carlos Alcaraz due to injury, Spain’s resilience shone through in the doubles match. Granollers and Martínez’s victory handed Pütz and Krawietz only their second loss in Davis Cup play, highlighting the talent and determination of the Spanish duo.
Looking ahead, Spain is set to face Italy in the final. Italy, the defending champion, dispatched Belgium in the other semifinal, ensuring a highly anticipated clash between the two tennis powerhouses. The stage is now set for an exciting final as Spain aims to reclaim the title they last held in 2019.
