"It's Not the End of the World," Ferrer Puts Spain's Davis Cup Defeat into Perspective
Spain lost to Italy this Sunday in the Davis Cup final. Despite winning the first set against Flavio Cobolli, Jaume Munar was unable to lead Spain to the decisive doubles.
In a press conference, David Ferrer, the team captain, wanted to show pride in his team and put the defeat into perspective. In comments relayed by Punto de Break, he stated: "Regarding this team, I must say above all that they are wonderful people, and that is the most important thing.
Working with them is a pleasure and an honor for me; they make things very easy. On the court, they are simply excellent. And they proved it. For me, this year has been fantastic.
I had very good times, I really enjoyed it. Not just today: all week, with Pablo (Carreno Busta), Jaume (Munar), and in doubles with Pedro (Martinez) and Marcel (Granollers)...
I really enjoyed seeing how they supported each other and gained more and more confidence. For me, as captain, it's wonderful. It's clear that we lost the Davis Cup final, but I don't see it as a tragedy: I rather see it as something fantastic, to be so close to winning a seventh Davis Cup for our country.
In the end, that's sport and you have to accept it, it's not the end of the world."
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