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David Ferrer to step down as Spain’s Davis Cup captain after 2026
David Ferrer will leave as Spain’s Davis Cup captain after 2026.
The former world number three said his decision was personal and that he wants to begin a new stage.
He was appointed in 2023, and his contract had been due to run through 2027.
Spain reached the 2025 final but lost to Italy, and has not won a seventh Davis Cup title under Ferrer.
The team’s final tournament with him in charge is the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna, Italy, from November 24 to 29.
Spain faces Austria in the quarter-finals, with Germany or Great Britain possible opponents in the semi-finals.
Italy, the three-time defending champion, could meet Spain in the final.
Ferrer will lead Spain’s last title attempt before stepping down.
David Ferrer will step down as Spain’s Davis Cup captain after the 2026 tournament.
He announced that his decision was for personal reasons and that he wanted to begin a new stage.
Ferrer will lead Spain at the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna from November 24 to 29.
Spain reached the 2025 final but lost to Italy.
Ferrer was appointed captain in 2022, according to Tennis Head, while Marca says he took over in 2023.
- Who
- David Ferrer, captain of Spain’s Davis Cup team.
- What
- He will leave the role after the 2026 Davis Cup tournament.
- When
- After the Davis Cup Finals in November 2026.
- Where
- The Finals will be held in Bologna, Italy.
- Why
- Ferrer said the decision was for personal reasons and reflected his wish to begin a new stage.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Tennis Head says Ferrer was appointed captain of Spain’s Davis Cup team.
Marca says Ferrer took over as captain from Sergi Bruguera.
Ferrer renewed his contract for two years, according to Marca.
Ferrer announced that he would leave the captaincy after the 2026 tournament.
The Davis Cup Finals are scheduled to take place in Bologna.
- Captain
- David Ferrer
- Departure
- After the 2026 Davis Cup tournament
- Tournament venue
- Bologna, Italy
- Finals dates
- November 24–29, 2026
- 2025 result
- Spain lost the final to Italy
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What people are saying
The reasons for this decision are solely personal and respond to the desire to be able to start a new stage.
Tenemos por delante un reto muy bonito en Bolonia, donde, como siempre, solo ellos, los jugadores, volverán a ser los verdaderos protagonistas.
Desde la RFET respetamos su decisión profesional y agradecemos mucho el esfuerzo y el talento que ha dedicado a nuestra selección.