By Richard Pagliaro | Tuesday, October 21, 2025Photo credit score: Mubadala DC Citi Open Fb
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina is the second-ranked Spanish man behind world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz.
World No. 18 Davidovich Fokina was bypassed for a spot on the Spanish Davis Cup squad and mentioned that call rests solely on the shoulders of captain David Ferrer.
“It was a call by captain David Ferrer and I respect it,” Davidovich Fokina informed MARCA. “Clearly, I’d have cherished to be on the listing representing my nation, however this time he has determined to produce other gamers.
“David referred to as me per week in the past to inform me that he wouldn’t rely on me on the primary listing. Earlier than that decision I had already informed him to rely on me. For me it’s going to at all times be a pleasure to characterize Spain, however ultimately it was his determination and I accepted it.”
Nonetheless, as second-highest ranked Spanish man, Davidovich Fokina mentioned he believes he deserved a spot on the squad.
“Being quantity 18 on this planet, I believe I deserved to be among the many 4 finest gamers in my nation, with all respect to my teammates, who as I mentioned are nice gamers too,” Davidovich Fokina informed MARCA. “Now, my aim is to concentrate on the remainder of the season and put together to succeed in the highest degree subsequent 12 months.”
The Alcaraz-led Spanish squad is bidding for its seventh Davis Cup championship.
Right here’s a have a look at Spain’s workforce with out Davidovich Fokina.
Spain
Carlos AlcarazJaume MunarPedro MartinezMarcel GranollersCaptain: David Ferrer
