Ferrer to leave Davis Cup captaincy

David Ferrer will step down as captain of the Spanish Davis Cup team after the 2026 edition, as confirmed by Miguel Diaz, president of the Spanish Tennis Federation.

Final 8 event timeline

Ferrer’s departure will take effect after the upcoming Davis Cup Final 8, which is set to take place from November 24 to 29 in Bologna, Italy.

Spanish team advances

The Spanish team has already advanced to the Final 8 after defeating Chile in the last qualifying round. They will now face Austria in a bid to win a Davis Cup title before Ferrer leaves his role.

Ferrer cites personal reasons

Ferrer explained that his decision to leave the captaincy is due to personal reasons and his desire to begin a new chapter in his life. He emphasized that this transition is not related to any issues within the team.

Focus on players

Ferrer expressed his goal to lead the team to a Davis Cup title in Bologna, stating that the players will be the true protagonists of the effort. He remains committed to supporting them until the end of the competition.