Spain prevailed against Germany on Saturday. © ANSA / SERENA CAMPANINI
Spain has reached the final of the Davis Cup, where Italy awaits on Sunday. The Iberians defeated Germany 2-1 in the semi-finals of the final tournament in Bologna on Saturday.
22. November 2025
From: apa/sn
Pablo Carreno Busta gave Spain the lead with a 6:4,7:6(6) against Jan-Lennard Struff. Alexander Zverev equalized with a 7:6(2),7:6(5) against Jaume Munar. Marcel Granollers/Pedro Martinez won the decisive doubles against Kevin Krawietz/Tim Pütz 6:2.3:6.6:3.
Six-time title holders Spain are in the final for the first time since 2019, when they won the trophy against Canada in Madrid. The three-time winners Germany missed their first place in the final since 1993. Italy, who beat Belgium 2-0 after their opening win over Austria on Friday, are aiming for their third title in a row in front of their home crowd.
Struff: “Doesn’t feel cool”
The hosts are playing the tournament without their top players Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti, while Spain is missing world number one Carlos Alcaraz. Zverev was the only top ten player among the eight final tournament participants.
Disappointed: Lennard Struff was eliminated with Germany. © ANSA / ANSA / ELISABETTA BARACCHI
After the second defeat in his second match, Struff struggled a bit with his own performance and the lack of luck. “Of course it doesn’t feel great to lose twice,” said the Warsteiner. He didn’t blame the five missed set points in a row in the second set on his nerves: “Things like that can happen.”
