David Ferrer has announced his plans as captain of the Spanish Davis Cup

david ferrer He has already made his official presentation as the new captain of the Spanish Davis Cup for the next three seasons, but he still does not know what rivals he will have in his debut and over time he has also outlined various aspect. a position that will gain more weight as the September 12-17 date approaches.

This is when he made a more complete monitoring of the players on the track to select the five called for Valencia, where Spain will look for one of the two places that will give access to the Finals in Malaga, in November, from 21 to 26. Roland Garros and the US Open will be stops already designed in the calendar of the coach, who is the sports director of Godó and will also attend the Madrid tournament.

At the official headquarters of the Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET), with the president Miguel Diaz and the sports director Javier SolerFerrer explained his plans and goals.

“If Djokovic doesn’t play, it’s better”

“Serbia will be the rival to beat. If Djokovic didn’t play, better. When I played and reached the final I said that it would be better if I didn’t have to face the ‘Big 3’. What a waste of that one. of the three was always there” Ferrer pointed out, aware that “even without Nole Serbia has a very good team with Kecmanovic, Lajovic, Djere and a great double”.

“Spain has the players to win the Davis Cup”

“But there are many things that don’t depend on me,” also points out David Ferrer, who has taken the reins to raise a ‘salad bowl’ that he has won several times as a player. The coach recalled that “it depends on who is playing and having very good players also means that they come with more damage because they usually reach the final rounds. And Valencia is after a Grand Slam like of the US Open and Malaga after the ATP Finals.

Depends on the moment but also the experience

“Considering the moment of form to call a player, but you also have to consider the career he has in the Davis Cup. There are players who take the pressure more. I ask for commitment to the team, unity and friendship. Help everyone, on and off the track. I know them all and I know what they can give on the track.”

“Rafael Nadal is a benchmark”

“Everything is very easy for him, I hope I can count on him. His training is intense, I have a lot of confidence in him for clay, Roland Garros,” said Ferrer, convinced that “I don’t know if he will make it to Monte Carlo, but in Barcelona will be safe”, said Ferrer, who was his first call after signing as captain. “He didn’t answer me but then he called me,” he says with a laugh.

replied Carlos Alcaraz

“It’s exciting to have him. He’s showing he has a special mentality, I’m loving how he takes on the pressure of being number one.”

The doubles: Marcel Granollers and the singles

“With the current format, the double condition a lot. We have Marcel Granollers but the ‘singles’ can also do well in doubles, like Carlos Alcaraz. They show it in the Olympic Games and the Davis Cup, although it is important that they never been so tired of being single before”

The problems of Pablo Carreño and Roberto Bautista

“It is important that Pablo has recovered well from the tendinitis in his elbow. And Roberto is not having the regularity of other years but he is a good competitor and we have to take that into account. And the small bump in the results will pass.”

Alejandro Davidovich, there is an underline on the agenda

“” This year he is playing at a high level and very organized. I like him a lot and I think he’s a player who can reach the ‘top-10′”.

Feliciano López, the only one thrown

“He always grew up at Davis, I wish I could have counted on him five or ten years earlier, but it’s not possible anymore because he’s leaving. He’s a special friend who decided to retire.”