Ferrer reveals his worst moment as captain of Spain in the Davis Cup: 'That might have been the hardest thing'

Captain of the Spanish Davis Cup team since December 2022, David Ferrer discussed in an interview his worst memory since taking the helm of his country in the competition. Unsurprisingly, Rafael Nadal's last career tournament in 2024 stands out first.

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Adrien Guyot

le 19/11/2025 à 09h35

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In pursuit of a seventh Davis Cup title this week in Bologna, Spain will have to manage without world number one Carlos Alcaraz, who was a finalist at the ATP Finals in a tournament during which he aggravated his right thigh edema. Withdrawn from the final phase, the 23-year-old player will have to rest.

Before facing the Czech Republic this Thursday for a spot in the semifinals, captain David Ferrer, a three-time winner of this competition in his career (2008, 2009, and 2011), discussed his worst memory since taking on the role of captain of the Spanish team. For him, it was the last tournament played by the legend Rafael Nadal last year that was the hardest to take.

"I wouldn't say that being down 2-0 to Denmark earlier in the year was a bad memory, because after all, we are here to play in the final phase. I remember that at the start of my tenure as captain, we lost two qualifying matches. That was tough, especially since it was at home.

And I remember Marbella (against Denmark in September), which ended well, of course, but it was difficult; the start of the match was quite tricky. However, I would say my worst moment as captain came in Malaga, when we lost in the quarterfinals against the Netherlands during Rafa (Nadal)'s farewell, because it's Rafa and I have a special affection for him. For me, that might have been the hardest thing," Ferrer told Punto de Break.