Costa News Spain: Marbella to host Davis Cup match as Spain aims for Final 8 spot

Could Marbella be the next Davis Cup battleground? The Spanish Tennis Federation has been weighing the option of hosting the last-16 match against Denmark at the legendary Puente Romano Tennis Club. This crucial tie is scheduled for September 13-14.

If Spain beats Denmark, they’ll be able to book a place in the Final 8, where the world’s best will face off from November 17 to 23. But first, they must navigate this home tie – and they have a big say in where it’s played.

Puente Romano or Logroño? The decision is big: Puente Romano or Logrono?

Spain hosts the World Cup in 2018. Get in touch with us today to learn more. Choose the surface, and all signs point to clay – the country’s favoured battleground. Two locations are being considered:

Puente Romano’s Manolo Santana Centre Court in Marbella, a Davis Cup venues that have been proven to expand their capacity by adding temporary stands.

Logroño’s bullring, where the sandy surface would need replacing with a full clay court.

Puente Romano can boast of its history. It hosted Spain’s Davis Cup 2022 tie against Romania successfully, in which rising stars Carlos Alcaraz (left) and Alejandro Davidovich (right) made their competition debuts.

The ‘Armada’ sail in as favourites

Spain Head The favourites are going into this match as clear favorites. In 2025 the Davis Cup will be divided into two singles and one doubles match. then two final singles battles – all decided in best-of-three-set contests, a shift from the old five-set format.

Tennis fans are anticipating another Marbella showdown. Its idyllic setting, top-notch facilities and sun-drenched climate make it the obvious choice. Will Puente Romano get the nod, or will Logroño’s bullring be transformed into a gladiatorial clay court? Spanish Tennis Federation is expected to make a decision soon. Spain’s Davis Cup dreams are still very much alive.

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