Spain finding himself against the ropes this Davis Cup by losing against the Czech Republic (0-3) and now it is measurable to Serbian number 1, Novak Djokovic. The national team is in a position, on the second day of the competition, mainly due to the fact that it cannot count with Carlos Alcaraz. Furthermore, he couldn’t do it in the end Roberto Bautista Agutwho had just returned from an injury that prevented him from participating the US Open.
Alejandro Davidovich and Bernabé Zapataas well as in doubles Marcel Granollers, are the Spanish options to face the Czechs. It doesn’t have much more David Ferrerbecause Albert Ramos He is also a tennis player who plays his best game on clay.
So there, Spain dispute this edition of the Davis Cup at La Fonteta in Valencia after receiving one of two invitations from the organization. After total disaster against the Czech Republic (0-3)there is no other option for the captained team of David Ferrer what to win in Serbia, led by Novak Djokovic.
The Spanish team is framed Group C, with national teams from the Czech Republic, Serbia and South Korea. Therefore, Davidovich and Zapataat the expense of seeing how Bautista is doing, they will have to fight for copper with Djokovic and Djere/Lajovic/Kecmanovicrespectively.
Spain will play his second match against Serbia this Friday, September 15. With confirmed presence by Novak Djokovic after conquering the US Open 2023, his 24th Grand Slam of his career, the difficulty seemed overwhelming. Finally, Spain will know if it passes final stage of Davis Cup 2023 after his series on korea South, next Sunday, September 17.
The absence of Alcaraz weakens the Spanish team, which also has the physical disadvantage of Roberto Bautista Agut. leading Alexander Davidovich Fokinawhich gave way on the first day to Lehecka (7-6, 6-4). For doubles you are guaranteed by Marcel Granollers, who would have Fokina as a principle partner, as they formed against the Czechs.
Serbia It is one of the great favorites to conquer the davis cupwith a Djokovic which comes right from New York A Balkan player must compete in at least one round of competition to be able to compete. the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Roberto Bautista The hard court is also the best surface, so Valencia seems to be a favorable place for the Spanish tennis player. However, his participation against Serbia is clearly in doubt, so he could repeat shoes or enter instead Albert Ramos. Davidovich Fokina He has also shown his ability to go on hard courts, as seen in Canadian Masters 1000where he reached the semifinals against Alex De Minaur.
When is the Spain – Serbia Davis Cup match played?
The tie is disputed from this Friday, September 15, starting at 3:00 pm
Where to watch Spain – Serbia Davis Cup tie?
The tie and the rest of the Davi Cup matchs can be seen in the channels Movistar Deportes 2 (59) and #Vamos (8 and 50)property of Movistar Plus platform. You can follow all the information about the matches between Spain and Serbia via the Mundo Deportivo website.
Source: La Verdad
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