Spain in Davis Cup Final for seventh time

With players like Rafael Nadal, Tommy Robredo, Fernando Verdasco, Juan Carlos Ferrero, Feliciano López and David Ferrer up for selection, it’s no surprise that Spain won through to the Davis Cup Final. Robredo, Ferrer, López and Ferrero were too much for the Israeli team, managing a famous 4-1 victory.

Rafa Nadal and Fernando Verdasco were both sidelined through injury, but were seen loudly supporting their colleagues from the stands as they battled the Israeli team.

Friday’s opening matches both went Spain’s way, with David Ferrer beating Harel Levy 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 and Juan Carlos Ferrero defeating Israel’s number two, Dudi Sela 6-4, 6-2, 6-0.

On Saturday the score reached 3-0 in Spain’s favour when Tommy Robredo and Feliciano López proved too much for Andy Ram and Jonathan Erlich, beating the Israelis 7-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-2.

The outcome was now inevitable, but Israel did manage one win as Harel Levy beat Feliciano López 7-5, 6-2 on Sunday. David Ferrer picked up a final point for Spain, defeating Andy Ram 6-3, 6-1.

Spanish tennis fans now hope that their team can become one of just a handful to win three or more Davis Cup victories: Spain previously defeated Australia in 2000 and the United States in 2004.

Meanwhile Spanish captain Albert Costa has some interesting problems facing him: firstly, which of his top-class players he should select for the December 4-6th final against the Czech Republic who triumphed over Croatia, and secondly, which venue should host this potentially historic event: current contenders include Málaga, Madrid and Barcelona.

A decision is expected shortly.

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