Spain Davis Cup team
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The Spain Davis Cup team represents Spain
in the Davis Cup
tennis
competition and are governed by the Real Federación Española de Tenis
, presided over by José Luis Escañuela.
Spain has won the Davis Cup four times (2000
, 2004
, 2008
and 2009
), and finished as runner-up three times (1965
, 1967
, 2003
).
As of 2011, Spain has competed in the World Group for 15 consecutive years, and for 26 of the last 27 years, which make it historically one of the most powerful countries in the tennis world.
Spain defeated the Czech Republic
in the 2009 final
, held for the second time in Barcelona
, by a score of 5–0 to claim their second consecutive title, and the fourth in ten years.
but didn't reach the final round until 1965, when the team led by Jaime Bartroli lost to Australia
. They reached the final again two years later but though they had great players such as Manuel Santana
and Manuel Orantes
, Spain lost against Roy Emerson
and company again.
Spanish fans had to wait 33 years in 2000
, to see their team play another Davis Cup final, but this time the Spanish team defeated the Australians in Barcelona
with Juan Carlos Ferrero
as national hero. But Lleyton Hewitt
, who had been defeated by Ferrero three years before, had his revenge very soon, when Spain lost to Australia again in 2003.
The following year, Spain reached the final once again. It was played in Seville
and for the first time ever, they didn't have to play against Australia. Their opponents were the United States, and thanks to great performances from Carlos Moyá
and an 18-year-old Rafael Nadal
, Spain managed to win their second Davis Cup.
Spain reached the final once again in 2008
, and they won against Argentina
. It was the first time that the Spanish team managed to win the final on foreign soil. Unexpectedly, the Spanish heroes were Fernando Verdasco
and Feliciano López
, winning one single each and the doubles partnering together. David Ferrer
, then World Number 5, lost in straight sets to David Nalbandian
in the only match he played in the final; and Nadal, World Number 1, was injured, and he wasn't able to play in Argentina
.
After winning the Davis Cup for the third time, Emilio Sánchez
stepped down as captain to allow compatriot Albert Costa
take his place. Second-seeded Spain cruised to their seventh Davis Cup final after home victories against Serbia
, Germany
and Israel
, even though Costa struggled to make a team as Rafael Nadal
and Fernando Verdasco
missed two ties each. Spain played the Czech Republic
, which previously managed to eliminate first-seeded Argentina
. The final was held in home ground again, where they hadn't lost a tie since 1999
. Spain swept the Czechs 5–0 behind great performances from David Ferrer
and Rafael Nadal
to claim their second consecutive title, and the fourth in ten years.
This table is current through the 2011 Davis Cup
.
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
in the Davis Cup
Davis Cup
The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis. It is run by the International Tennis Federation and is contested between teams of players from competing countries in a knock-out format. The competition began in 1900 as a challenge between Britain and the United States. By...
tennis
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
competition and are governed by the Real Federación Española de Tenis
Real Federación Española de Tenis
The Royal Spanish Tennis Federation is the national governing body of tennis in Spain....
, presided over by José Luis Escañuela.
Spain has won the Davis Cup four times (2000
2000 Davis Cup
The 2000 Davis Cup was the 89th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 135 nations participated in the tournament...
, 2004
2004 Davis Cup
The 2004 Davis Cup was the 93rd edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 131 nations participated in the tournament...
, 2008
2008 Davis Cup
The 2008 Davis Cup was the 97th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. Sixteen teams participated in the World Group and more than one hundred others took part in different regional groups. The first matches were played on February 8–10...
and 2009
2009 Davis Cup
The 2009 Davis Cup was the 98th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. Sixteen teams participated in the World Group and more than one hundred other took part in different regional groups. Spain won their fourth title...
), and finished as runner-up three times (1965
1965 Davis Cup
The 1965 Davis Cup was the 54th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 45 teams would enter the competition, 31 in the Europe Zone, 9 in the Eastern Zone, and 5 in the Americas Zone....
, 1967
1967 Davis Cup
The 1967 Davis Cup was the 56th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 48 teams would enter the competition, 32 in the Europe Zone, 9 in the Eastern Zone, and 7 in the Americas Zone....
, 2003
2003 Davis Cup
The 2003 Davis Cup was the 92nd edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 135 nations participated in the tournament...
).
As of 2011, Spain has competed in the World Group for 15 consecutive years, and for 26 of the last 27 years, which make it historically one of the most powerful countries in the tennis world.
Spain defeated the Czech Republic
Czech Republic Davis Cup team
The Czech Republic Davis Cup team represents the Czech Republic in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Czech Tennis Federation. The Czech team was started in 1993, following the Czechoslovakian break-up....
in the 2009 final
2009 Davis Cup World Group
The World Group is the highest level of Davis Cup competition in 2009. The first round losers go into the 2009 Davis Cup World Group Play-offs while the winners progress to the quarterfinals. The quarterfinalists are guaranteed a World Group spot for 2010....
, held for the second time in Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
, by a score of 5–0 to claim their second consecutive title, and the fourth in ten years.
History
Spain competed in its first Davis Cup in 19211921 International Lawn Tennis Challenge
The 1921 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 16th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. In the playoff finals, newcomers Japan surprised Australia , 4-1, but would fall to defending champions the United States in the challenge round...
but didn't reach the final round until 1965, when the team led by Jaime Bartroli lost to Australia
Australia Davis Cup team
The Australian Davis Cup team is the second most successful team ever to compete in the Davis Cup, winning the coveted title on 23 separate occasions, second behind the United States with 32....
. They reached the final again two years later but though they had great players such as Manuel Santana
Manuel Santana
Manuel Martínez Santana, best known as Manolo Santana, is a former tennis champion from Spain. He was born in Madrid....
and Manuel Orantes
Manuel Orantes
Manuel Orantes Corral was a tennis champion in the 1970s and 1980s. He won the US Open in 1975, beating defending champion Jimmy Connors in the final.-Career:...
, Spain lost against Roy Emerson
Roy Emerson
Roy Stanley Emerson is an Australian former tennis player who won 12 Grand Slam singles titles and 16 Grand Slam men's doubles titles. He is the only male player to have won singles and doubles titles at all four Grand Slam tournaments. His 28 Grand Slam titles are an all-time record for a male...
and company again.
Spanish fans had to wait 33 years in 2000
2000 Davis Cup
The 2000 Davis Cup was the 89th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 135 nations participated in the tournament...
, to see their team play another Davis Cup final, but this time the Spanish team defeated the Australians in Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
with Juan Carlos Ferrero
Juan Carlos Ferrero
Juan Carlos Ferrero Donat is a professional tennis player, and a former world no. 1 player, from Spain. He captured the men's singles title at the 2003 French Open, and in September of that year, he became the 21st player to hold the world no. 1 ranking. He was also the runner-up at the 2002...
as national hero. But Lleyton Hewitt
Lleyton Hewitt
Lleyton Glynn Hewitt born 24 February 1981) is an Australian professional tennis player and former world no. 1.In 2000, Hewitt had won ATP titles on all three major surfaces and reached one final on carpet. By 2001, he became the youngest male ever to be ranked no. 1 at the age of 20...
, who had been defeated by Ferrero three years before, had his revenge very soon, when Spain lost to Australia again in 2003.
The following year, Spain reached the final once again. It was played in Seville
Seville
Seville is the artistic, historic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain. It is the capital of the autonomous community of Andalusia and of the province of Seville. It is situated on the plain of the River Guadalquivir, with an average elevation of above sea level...
and for the first time ever, they didn't have to play against Australia. Their opponents were the United States, and thanks to great performances from Carlos Moyá
Carlos Moyá
Carlos Moya Llompart is a retired former world no. 1 tennis player from Spain. He was the French Open singles champion in 1998 and was the singles runner-up at the 1997 Australian Open. In 2004, he helped his country win the Davis Cup. He currently resides in Switzerland...
and an 18-year-old Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal
Rafael "Rafa" Nadal Parera is a Spanish professional tennis player and a former World No. 1. , he is ranked No. 2 by the Association of Tennis Professionals...
, Spain managed to win their second Davis Cup.
Spain reached the final once again in 2008
2008 Davis Cup
The 2008 Davis Cup was the 97th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. Sixteen teams participated in the World Group and more than one hundred others took part in different regional groups. The first matches were played on February 8–10...
, and they won against Argentina
Argentina Davis Cup team
The Argentina Davis Cup team represents Argentina in Davis Cup tennis competition and is governed by the Asociación Argentina de Tenis.Argentina has never won the tournament, but have finished as the runner-up three times, in 1981, 2006 and 2008....
. It was the first time that the Spanish team managed to win the final on foreign soil. Unexpectedly, the Spanish heroes were Fernando Verdasco
Fernando Verdasco
Fernando Verdasco Carmona is a professional tennis player. He is currently ranked no. 22 in the world. Verdasco started playing tennis at four years of age and had a full-time coach when he was eight...
and Feliciano López
Feliciano López
Feliciano López Diaz-Guerra is a Spanish professional male tennis player. He was born in Toledo and now lives in the Spanish capital Madrid....
, winning one single each and the doubles partnering together. David Ferrer
David Ferrer
David Ferrer Ern is a Spanish professional tennis player who lives in Valencia, Spain who is currently no. 5 in the ATP Rankings and the second-highest ranked Spaniard behind world no. 2 Rafael Nadal. He turned professional in 2000...
, then World Number 5, lost in straight sets to David Nalbandian
David Nalbandian
David Pablo Nalbandian is an Argentine professional tennis player and former world no. 3. He was runner-up at the 2002 Wimbledon Championships and the winner of the Tennis Masters Cup in 2005.-Biography:...
in the only match he played in the final; and Nadal, World Number 1, was injured, and he wasn't able to play in Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
.
After winning the Davis Cup for the third time, Emilio Sánchez
Emilio Sánchez
Emilio Ángel Sánchez Vicario is a former professional tennis player from Spain. He won three Grand Slam doubles titles and the men's doubles silver medal at the 1988 Olympic Games...
stepped down as captain to allow compatriot Albert Costa
Albert Costa
Albert Costa i Casals is a former professional tennis player from Spain. He is best remembered for winning the men's singles title at the French Open in 2002.-Tennis career:...
take his place. Second-seeded Spain cruised to their seventh Davis Cup final after home victories against Serbia
Serbia Davis Cup team
The Serbian Davis Cup team represents Serbia in the Davis Cup tennis competition. The team started playing in 2007, following the split of Serbia and Montenegro.Serbia is the current winner of the Davis Cup....
, Germany
Germany Davis Cup team
The Germany Davis Cup team represents Germany in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Deutscher Tennis Bund. As East Germany never participated in the Davis Cup and the Deutscher Tennisbund remained the same organization throughout the century the West German Davis Cup team is...
and Israel
Israel Davis Cup team
The Israel Davis Cup team represents Israel in Davis Cup tennis competition and is governed by the Israel Tennis Association....
, even though Costa struggled to make a team as Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal
Rafael "Rafa" Nadal Parera is a Spanish professional tennis player and a former World No. 1. , he is ranked No. 2 by the Association of Tennis Professionals...
and Fernando Verdasco
Fernando Verdasco
Fernando Verdasco Carmona is a professional tennis player. He is currently ranked no. 22 in the world. Verdasco started playing tennis at four years of age and had a full-time coach when he was eight...
missed two ties each. Spain played the Czech Republic
Czech Republic Davis Cup team
The Czech Republic Davis Cup team represents the Czech Republic in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Czech Tennis Federation. The Czech team was started in 1993, following the Czechoslovakian break-up....
, which previously managed to eliminate first-seeded Argentina
Argentina Davis Cup team
The Argentina Davis Cup team represents Argentina in Davis Cup tennis competition and is governed by the Asociación Argentina de Tenis.Argentina has never won the tournament, but have finished as the runner-up three times, in 1981, 2006 and 2008....
. The final was held in home ground again, where they hadn't lost a tie since 1999
1999 Davis Cup
The 1999 Davis Cup was the 88th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 128 nations participated in the tournament. In the final, Australia defeated France at the Acropolis Exhibition Hall in Nice, France, on 3–5 December, giving Australia their 22nd...
. Spain swept the Czechs 5–0 behind great performances from David Ferrer
David Ferrer
David Ferrer Ern is a Spanish professional tennis player who lives in Valencia, Spain who is currently no. 5 in the ATP Rankings and the second-highest ranked Spaniard behind world no. 2 Rafael Nadal. He turned professional in 2000...
and Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal
Rafael "Rafa" Nadal Parera is a Spanish professional tennis player and a former World No. 1. , he is ranked No. 2 by the Association of Tennis Professionals...
to claim their second consecutive title, and the fourth in ten years.
Davis Cup wins
| Edition | Rounds/Opponents | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 2000 Davis Cup The 2000 Davis Cup was the 89th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 135 nations participated in the tournament... |
1R: QF: SF: F: | 1R: 4–1 QF: 4–1 SF: 5–0 F: 3–1 |
| 2004 2004 Davis Cup The 2004 Davis Cup was the 93rd edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 131 nations participated in the tournament... |
1R: QF: SF: F: | 1R: 3–2 QF: 4–1 SF: 4–1 F: 3–2 |
| 2008 2008 Davis Cup The 2008 Davis Cup was the 97th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. Sixteen teams participated in the World Group and more than one hundred others took part in different regional groups. The first matches were played on February 8–10... |
1R: QF: SF: F: | 1R: 5–0 QF: 4–1 SF: 4–1 F: 3–1 |
| 2009 2009 Davis Cup The 2009 Davis Cup was the 98th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. Sixteen teams participated in the World Group and more than one hundred other took part in different regional groups. Spain won their fourth title... |
1R: QF: SF: F: | 1R: 4–1 QF: 3–2 SF: 4–1 F: 5–0 |
Results
| Year | Competition | Date | Location | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | World Group, 1st Round | 8–10 February | Lima Lima Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, in the central part of the country, on a desert coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a contiguous urban area known as the Lima... , Perú Peru Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean.... |
 PerúPeru Davis Cup team The Peru Davis Cup Team is the Davis Cup team that represents the nation of Peru. The team is governed by the Federación de Tenis de Peru. They currently compete in the Americas Zone Group I, and their best result was reaching the World Group in 2008.... |
0–5 | Won |
| World Group, Quarterfinals | 11–13 April | Bremen Bremen The City Municipality of Bremen is a Hanseatic city in northwestern Germany. A commercial and industrial city with a major port on the river Weser, Bremen is part of the Bremen-Oldenburg metropolitan area . Bremen is the second most populous city in North Germany and tenth in Germany.Bremen is... , Germany Germany Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate... |
 GermanyGermany Davis Cup team The Germany Davis Cup team represents Germany in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Deutscher Tennis Bund. As East Germany never participated in the Davis Cup and the Deutscher Tennisbund remained the same organization throughout the century the West German Davis Cup team is... |
1–4 | Won | |
| World Group, Semifinals | 19–21 September | Madrid Madrid Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan... , Spain Spain Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula... |
 United States |
4–1 | Won | |
| World Group, Final | 21–23 November | Mar del Plata Mar del Plata Mar del Plata is an Argentine city located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, south of Buenos Aires. Mar del Plata is the second largest city of Buenos Aires Province. The name "Mar del Plata" had apparently the sense of "sea of the Río de la Plata region" or "adjoining sea to the Río de la Plata"... , Argentina Argentina Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires... |
 ArgentinaArgentina Davis Cup team The Argentina Davis Cup team represents Argentina in Davis Cup tennis competition and is governed by the Asociación Argentina de Tenis.Argentina has never won the tournament, but have finished as the runner-up three times, in 1981, 2006 and 2008.... |
1–3 | Winner | |
| 2009 | World Group, 1st Round | 6–8 March | Benidorm Benidorm Benidorm is a coastal town and municipality located in the comarca of Marina Baixa, in the province of Alicante, Valencian community, Spain, by the Western Mediterranean.... , Spain Spain Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula... |
 SerbiaSerbia Davis Cup team The Serbian Davis Cup team represents Serbia in the Davis Cup tennis competition. The team started playing in 2007, following the split of Serbia and Montenegro.Serbia is the current winner of the Davis Cup.... |
4–1 | Won |
| World Group, Quarterfinals | 10–12 July | Marbella Marbella Marbella is a town in Andalusia, Spain. It is situated on the Mediterranean Sea, in the province of Málaga, beneath the La Concha mountain. In 2000 the city had 98,823 inhabitants, in 2004, 116,234, in 2010 approximately 135,000.... , Spain Spain Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula... |
Germany Germany Davis Cup team The Germany Davis Cup team represents Germany in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Deutscher Tennis Bund. As East Germany never participated in the Davis Cup and the Deutscher Tennisbund remained the same organization throughout the century the West German Davis Cup team is... |
3–2 | Won | |
| World Group, Semifinals | 18–20 September | Murcia Murcia -History:It is widely believed that Murcia's name is derived from the Latin words of Myrtea or Murtea, meaning land of Myrtle , although it may also be a derivation of the word Murtia, which would mean Murtius Village... , Spain Spain Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula... |
 IsraelIsrael Davis Cup team The Israel Davis Cup team represents Israel in Davis Cup tennis competition and is governed by the Israel Tennis Association.... |
4–1 | Won | |
| World Group, Final | 4–6 December | Barcelona Barcelona Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of... , Spain Spain Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula... |
 Czech RepublicCzech Republic Davis Cup team The Czech Republic Davis Cup team represents the Czech Republic in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Czech Tennis Federation. The Czech team was started in 1993, following the Czechoslovakian break-up.... |
5–0 | Winner | |
| 2011 2011 Davis Cup World Group The World Group is the highest level of Davis Cup competition in 2011. The first round losers go into the Davis Cup World Group Play-offs while the winners progress to the quarterfinals... |
World Group, 1st Round | 4–6 March | Charleroi Charleroi Charleroi is a city and a municipality of Wallonia, located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. , the total population of Charleroi was 201,593. The metropolitan area, including the outer commuter zone, covers an area of and had a total population of 522,522 as of 1 January 2008, ranking it as... , Belgium Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... |
 BelgiumBelgium Davis Cup team The Belgium Davis Cup team represents Belgium in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Royal Belgian Tennis Federation.Belgium finished as runner-up in 1904.Belgium returned to the World Group in 2007 after 3 years absence.-Current team:... |
1–4 | Won |
| World Group, Quarterfinals | 8–10 July | Austin Austin Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas.Austin may also refer to:-In the United States:*Austin, Arkansas*Austin, Colorado*Austin, Chicago, Illinois*Austin, Indiana*Austin, Minnesota*Austin, Nevada*Austin, Oregon... , United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
United States |
1–3 | Won | |
| World Group, Semifinals | 16–18 September | Córdoba Córdoba, Spain -History:The first trace of human presence in the area are remains of a Neanderthal Man, dating to c. 32,000 BC. In the 8th century BC, during the ancient Tartessos period, a pre-urban settlement existed. The population gradually learned copper and silver metallurgy... , Spain Spain Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula... |
 FranceFrance Davis Cup team The France Davis Cup team represents France in Davis Cup tennis competition, and is governed by the Fédération Française de Tennis.France is the third most successful nation, with 9 wins... |
4–1 | Won | |
| World Group, Final | 2–4 December | Seville Seville Seville is the artistic, historic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain. It is the capital of the autonomous community of Andalusia and of the province of Seville. It is situated on the plain of the River Guadalquivir, with an average elevation of above sea level... , Spain Spain Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula... |
Argentina Argentina Davis Cup team The Argentina Davis Cup team represents Argentina in Davis Cup tennis competition and is governed by the Asociación Argentina de Tenis.Argentina has never won the tournament, but have finished as the runner-up three times, in 1981, 2006 and 2008.... |
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Current team
- Rafael NadalRafael NadalRafael "Rafa" Nadal Parera is a Spanish professional tennis player and a former World No. 1. , he is ranked No. 2 by the Association of Tennis Professionals...
(# 2 in singles) - David FerrerDavid FerrerDavid Ferrer Ern is a Spanish professional tennis player who lives in Valencia, Spain who is currently no. 5 in the ATP Rankings and the second-highest ranked Spaniard behind world no. 2 Rafael Nadal. He turned professional in 2000...
(# 5 in singles) - Nicolás AlmagroNicolás AlmagroNicolas Almagro Sanchez Rolle is a professional Spanish tennis player, ranked 10 on the ATP World Tour.-2005:...
(# 9 in singles) - Fernando VerdascoFernando VerdascoFernando Verdasco Carmona is a professional tennis player. He is currently ranked no. 22 in the world. Verdasco started playing tennis at four years of age and had a full-time coach when he was eight...
(# 20 in singles) - Juan Carlos FerreroJuan Carlos FerreroJuan Carlos Ferrero Donat is a professional tennis player, and a former world no. 1 player, from Spain. He captured the men's singles title at the 2003 French Open, and in September of that year, he became the 21st player to hold the world no. 1 ranking. He was also the runner-up at the 2002...
(# 73 in singles) - Feliciano LópezFeliciano LópezFeliciano López Diaz-Guerra is a Spanish professional male tennis player. He was born in Toledo and now lives in the Spanish capital Madrid....
(# 24 in singles) - Marcel GranollersMarcel GranollersMarcel Granollers i Pujol is a professional tennis player from Spain who turned professional in 2003. He reached his highest singles ranking of World Number 33 on August 1, 2011, and his highest doubles ranking of World Number 5.-2006:Granollers made the first round of the Wimbledon tournament in...
(# 25 in doubles, #45 in singles) - Tommy RobredoTommy RobredoTommy Robredo Garcés is a Spanish professional tennis player. On 8 May 2006, he broke into the world's top ten for the first time. His highest singles ranking to date is No...
(# 36 in singles)
All The Players
To prevent confusion, information in this table is updated only once a year.This table is current through the 2011 Davis Cup
2011 Davis Cup
The 2011 Davis Cup is the 100th edition of a tournament between national teams in men's tennis.The draw took place in September 2010 in Brussels, Belgium.-World Group:...
.
| Aguilera, Juan Juan Aguilera Juan Aguilera Herrera is a professional male tennis player. He was born in Barcelona, Catalonia.Aguilera has won 5 singles titles during his career, including one Tennis Masters shield: Hamburg Masters 1990.-Wins :- Wins :... |
1983 | 7–6 | 6–4 | 1–2 | 6 | 3 |
| Almagro, Nicolás Nicolás Almagro Nicolas Almagro Sanchez Rolle is a professional Spanish tennis player, ranked 10 on the ATP World Tour.-2005:... |
2008 | 3–2 | 3–2 | 0–0 | 3 | 2 |
| Alonso-Areyzaga, José María | 1924 | 2–2 | 0–1 | 2–1 | 4 | 2 |
| Alonso-Areyzaga, Manuel | 1921 | 14–11 | 11–7 | 3–4 | 9 | 6 |
| Alonso, Julián Julian Alonso Julián Alonso Pintor is a retired tennis player from Catalonia, Spain, who turned professional in 1996 and retired five years later.... |
1998 | 3–2 | 2–0 | 1–2 | 3 | 2 |
| Arilla, Alberto Alberto Arilla Alberto Arilla is a former Spanish male tennis player. He usually partnered with his younger brother José Luis, Manuel Santana or Andrés Gimeno in Davis Cup competition, in which he played a total of 8 matches.-References:... |
1958 | 4–4 | 0–2 | 4–2 | 6 | 4 |
| Arilla, José Luis Jose Luis Arilla José Luis Arilla was a Spanish male tennis player. He was the partner of Manuel Santana in Davis Cup matches. He only played 16 matches in the Open Era, and his best result in those times were the quarters of the 1968 Torneo Godó.... |
1959 | 21–19 | 4–6 | 17–13 | 30 | 10 |
| Arrese, Jordi Jordi Arrese Jordi Arrese i Castañé is a former professional tennis player from Spain.Born in Barcelona, Arrese won the men's singles Silver Medal at the 1992 Olympic Games in his home-town of Barcelona... |
1989 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 0–0 | 2 | 2 |
| Avendaño, Juan Juan Avendaño Juan Bautista Avendaño Iglesias is a former professional tennis player from Spain, best remembered for being Spain Davis Cup team captain along Jordi Arrese and Josep Perlas when Spain won its second Davis Cup title, in 2004.... |
1983 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 0–0 | 1 | 1 |
| Balcells, Joan Joan Balcells Joan Manel Balcells Fornaguera is a retired professional tennis player from Spain. He won one ATP Tour singles title in his career. Balcells played for the Spain Davis Cup team in 2000, winning the doubles rubber in the final against Australia... |
1999 | 8–4 | 2–1 | 6–3 | 9 | 4 |
| Bartrolí, Jaime | 1946 | 1–4 | 1–0 | 0–4 | 4 | 4 |
| Berasategui, Alberto Alberto Berasategui Alberto Berasategui is a former professional tennis player from Spain. He reached the men's singles final at the French Open in 1994.... |
1993 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 0–0 | 3 | 3 |
| Blanc, Juan Manuel | 1936 | 0–1 | 0–0 | 0–1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bruguera, Sergi Sergi Bruguera Sergi Bruguera i Torner is a former professional tennis player from Spain. He is best remembered for winning consecutive men's singles titles at the French Open in 1993 and 1994.-Career:... |
1990 | 12–11 | 11–9 | 1–2 | 10 | 6 |
| Burillo, Jordi Jordi Burillo Jordi Burillo Puig is a retired professional tennis player from Spain. He won one singles title and a doubles title on the ATP Tour in his career... |
1994 | 1–1 | 1–1 | 0–0 | 1 | 1 |
| Carbonell, Tomás Tomas Carbonell Tomás Carbonell Lladó is a former professional tennis player from Spain.Carbonell won 2 singles and 22 doubles titles on the ATP Tour in his career. He twice reached the semifinals of the French Open in doubles, in 1999 with Pablo Albano, and in 2000 with Martín García. Carbonell reached his... |
1991 | 4–2 | 1–1 | 3–1 | 5 | 4 |
| Carles, Luis | 1946 | 2–3 | 0–1 | 2–2 | 2 | 2 |
| Casal, Sergio Sergio Casal Sergio Casal Martínez is a former professional tennis player from Spain. During his career, he won three Grand Slam doubles titles, as well as the men's doubles Silver Medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics.... |
1981 | 31–17 | 12–8 | 19–9 | 29 | 14 |
| Castella, Pedro | 1946 | 0–3 | 0–3 | 0–0 | 2 | 2 |
| Clavet, Francisco Francisco Clavet Francisco Javier Clavet González is a former tennis player from Spain.From 2009 he has been coaching his countryman Feliciano López.-Singles career titles:* 1990 - Hilversum* 1995 - Palermo* 1996 - Amsterdam... |
1999 | 3–0 | 3–0 | 0–0 | 2 | 2 |
| Corretja, Àlex Àlex Corretja Àlex Corretja i Verdegay is a former professional tennis player from Spain. During his career, he finished runner-up twice at the French Open . He won the ATP Tour World Championships in 1998 and reached his career-high singles ranking of world no. 2 in 1999... |
1996 | 20–11 | 12–13 | 8–8 | 19 | 8 |
| Costa, Albert Albert Costa Albert Costa i Casals is a former professional tennis player from Spain. He is best remembered for winning the men's singles title at the French Open in 2002.-Tennis career:... |
1996 | 11–8 | 9–5 | 2–3 | 13 | 6 |
| Couder, Juan Manuel Juan Manuel Couder Juan Manuel Couder was a Spanish tennis player.Couder was a very important player for Spain in the Davis Cup, in which he played 32 matches .-References:* Profile at ATP... |
1956 | 17–15 | 15–11 | 2–4 | 17 | 8 |
| De Gomar, Manuel | 1921 | 10–8 | 7–5 | 3–3 | 6 | 3 |
| Draper, José María | 1953 | 4–4 | 2–3 | 2–1 | 4 | 3 |
| Durall, Alberto | 1933 | 1–2 | 0–1 | 1–1 | 2 | 2 |
| Ferrer, Carlos | 1953 | 4–5 | 3–4 | 1–1 | 4 | 2 |
| Ferrer, David David Ferrer David Ferrer Ern is a Spanish professional tennis player who lives in Valencia, Spain who is currently no. 5 in the ATP Rankings and the second-highest ranked Spaniard behind world no. 2 Rafael Nadal. He turned professional in 2000... |
2006 | 15–4 | 15–4 | 0–0 | 14 | 7 |
| Ferrero, Juan Carlos Juan Carlos Ferrero Juan Carlos Ferrero Donat is a professional tennis player, and a former world no. 1 player, from Spain. He captured the men's singles title at the 2003 French Open, and in September of that year, he became the 21st player to hold the world no. 1 ranking. He was also the runner-up at the 2002... |
2000 | 17–7 | 17–6 | 0–1 | 16 | 7 |
| Flaquer, Eduardo | 1922 | 14–15 | 9–10 | 5–5 | 13 | 7 |
| García-Requena, José | 1981 | 2–0 | 2–0 | 0–0 | 1 | 1 |
| Giménez, Ángel | 1976 | 6–4 | 2–3 | 4–1 | 7 | 4 |
| Gimeno, Andrés Andrés Gimeno Andrés Gimeno Tolaguera is a retired Spanish tennis player. He major achievement came in 1972, when he won the French Open.... |
1958 | 23–10 | 18–5 | 5–5 | 13 | 5 |
| Gisbert, José María | 1969 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 0–0 | 1 | 1 |
| Gisbert, Juan Juan Gisbert Juan Gisbert, Sr. played amateur and professional tennis in the 1960s and 1970s. He was ranked as high as No... |
1965 | 45–24 | 27–20 | 18–4 | 37 | 10 |
| Granollers, Marcel Marcel Granollers Marcel Granollers i Pujol is a professional tennis player from Spain who turned professional in 2003. He reached his highest singles ranking of World Number 33 on August 1, 2011, and his highest doubles ranking of World Number 5.-2006:Granollers made the first round of the Wimbledon tournament in... |
2010 | 1–1 | 0–0 | 1–1 | 2 | 2 |
| Higueras, José José Higueras José Higueras is a tennis coach and former professional tennis player from Spain.Between 1976 and 1984, Higueras won 16 top-level singles titles. A semi-finalist at the French Open in 1982 and 1983, he reached the World No. 6 singles ranking in 1983... |
1973 | 21–18 | 15–15 | 6–3 | 17 | 7 |
| Juanico, Antonio | 1926 | 6–9 | 6–8 | 0–1 | 7 | 5 |
| López, Feliciano Feliciano López Feliciano López Diaz-Guerra is a Spanish professional male tennis player. He was born in Toledo and now lives in the Spanish capital Madrid.... |
2003 | 12–14 | 4–7 | 8–7 | 19 | 9 |
| López-Maeso, José José López-Maeso José López-Maeso Urquiza is a former professional tennis player from Spain.Urquiza currently works for Canal+ Spain as a TV commentator for tennis matches. He also has his own tennis club in Puertollano, which is called Real Club de Tenis López-Maeso.- External links :... |
1981 | 7–3 | 5–3 | 2–0 | 5 | 2 |
| Luna, Fernando Fernando Luna Fernando Luna Vicente is a former tennis player from Spain.Luna won a singles title, the Zell am See clay tournament in 1981. The right-handed achieved his highest singles ATP-ranking on May 14, 1984, when he reached the 33rd position.-External links:*... |
1979 | 9–4 | 9–4 | 0–0 | 7 | 5 |
| Maier, Enrique | 1929 | 13–13 | 7–10 | 6–3 | 9 | 7 |
| Mantilla, Félix Félix Mantilla Botella Félix Mantilla Botella is a former Spanish professional tennis player, born in Barcelona. In common with many of his fellow countrymen, Mantilla's best surface is clay. While not as successful away from the clay, Mantilla also produced good hardcourt results... |
1999 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 0–0 | 1 | 1 |
| Martín, Alberto Alberto Martín ----Alberto Martín Magret is a retired tennis player from Spain. He turned professional in 1995.Martin's best Grand Slam performance was reaching the fourth round of Roland Garros in 2006. En route to this performance, Martín's first round win was his first victory over former World number 1 Andy... |
2002 | 0–2 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 1 | 1 |
| Martínez, Emilio | 1953 | 5–12 | 4–12 | 1–0 | 10 | 5 |
| Mir-Rodón, Miguel | 1981 | 1–0 | 0–0 | 1–0 | 1 | 1 |
| Morales-Marqués, Raimundo | 1926 | 3–3 | 1–0 | 2–3 | 5 | 3 |
| Moyà, Carlos Carlos Moyá Carlos Moya Llompart is a retired former world no. 1 tennis player from Spain. He was the French Open singles champion in 1998 and was the singles runner-up at the 1997 Australian Open. In 2004, he helped his country win the Davis Cup. He currently resides in Switzerland... |
1996 | 20–7 | 20–7 | 0–0 | 15 | 7 |
| Muñoz, Antonio Antonio Muñoz (tennis) Antonio Muñoz is a former professional tennis player from Barcelona, Spain.During his career, Muñoz reached 7 ATP doubles finals, winning in 3 occasions. He reached a career-high singles ranking of World No... |
1971 | 6–9 | 4–6 | 2–3 | 14 | 8 |
| Nadal, Rafael Rafael Nadal Rafael "Rafa" Nadal Parera is a Spanish professional tennis player and a former World No. 1. , he is ranked No. 2 by the Association of Tennis Professionals... |
2004 | 18–5 | 16–1 | 2–4 | 12 | 6 |
| Olozaga, Fernando | 1953 | 2–3 | 0–0 | 2–3 | 5 | 3 |
| Orantes, Manuel Manuel Orantes Manuel Orantes Corral was a tennis champion in the 1970s and 1980s. He won the US Open in 1975, beating defending champion Jimmy Connors in the final.-Career:... |
1967 | 60–27 | 39–19 | 21–8 | 38 | 14 |
| Robredo, Tommy Tommy Robredo Tommy Robredo Garcés is a Spanish professional tennis player. On 8 May 2006, he broke into the world's top ten for the first time. His highest singles ranking to date is No... |
2002 | 8–11 | 5–7 | 3–4 | 13 | 7 |
| Roig, Francisco Francisco Roig Francisco Roig Genís is a former professional tennis player from Spain. He was primarily a doubles player, winning 9 ATP World Tour titles and reaching 12 more finals. He retired from the tour in 2001... |
1997 | 0–1 | 0–0 | 0–1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sánchez, Emilio Emilio Sánchez Emilio Ángel Sánchez Vicario is a former professional tennis player from Spain. He won three Grand Slam doubles titles and the men's doubles silver medal at the 1988 Olympic Games... |
1984 | 32–23 | 18–14 | 14–9 | 24 | 12 |
| Sánchez, Javier Javier Sánchez Javier Sánchez Vicario is a former professional tennis player from Spain.Sánchez won the US Open junior title in 1986, and then turned professional. He won his first professional doubles titles in 1987. His first top-level singles title came in 1988 at Buenos Aires. During his career he won a... |
1987 | 3–6 | 3–2 | 0–4 | 7 | 5 |
| Santana, Manuel Manuel Santana Manuel Martínez Santana, best known as Manolo Santana, is a former tennis champion from Spain. He was born in Madrid.... |
1958 | 92–28 | 69–17 | 23–11 | 46 | 14 |
| Saprissa, Ricardo Ricardo Saprissa Ricardo Saprissa Aymá was a lifelong athlete, coach, and promoter of sports. He spent many years in Costa Rica, playing and coaching football]/[soccer... |
1930 | 1–0 | 0–0 | 1–0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sindreu, Francisco | 1926 | 7–8 | 6–7 | 1–1 | 8 | 5 |
| Soler, Javier | 1977 | 2–0 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2 | 1 |
| Suque, Arturo | 1934 | 0–2 | 0–2 | 0–0 | 1 | 1 |
| Szavoszt, Mario | 1947 | 1–4 | 1–3 | 0–1 | 2 | 2 |
| Tejada, José María | 1929 | 2–2 | 0–1 | 2–1 | 3 | 3 |
| Tous, Alberto | 1983 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 0–0 | 1 | 1 |
| Verdasco, Fernando Fernando Verdasco Fernando Verdasco Carmona is a professional tennis player. He is currently ranked no. 22 in the world. Verdasco started playing tennis at four years of age and had a full-time coach when he was eight... |
2005 | 14–10 | 6–5 | 8–5 | 15 | 7 |
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