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Marc López named captain of Spanish Davis Cup team

Davis Cup Marc López David Ferrer Spanish tennis team RFET

The Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) has appointed Marc López as the new captain of the Spanish Davis Cup team. López, a former world number three in doubles and Olympic gold medalist, will officially assume the role on January 1, 2027, serving until 2029.

He succeeds David Ferrer, who announced his decision to step down at the end of the 2026 season. Before taking full command, López will continue his current role as a technical assistant under Ferrer during the Davis Cup Final 8, scheduled to take place in Bologna, Italy, from November 24 to 29.

López’s career includes significant achievements such as winning Roland Garros in 2016 and the ATP Finals in 2012. His appointment follows his experience as a technical assistant for the national team since the 2025 Davis Cup qualifiers.

Entities

David Ferrer · Davis Cup · Marc López · Real Federación Española de Tenis · Royal Spanish Tennis Federation · Spain

Sources

Marc López asume la capitanía del equipo español de Copa… [uruguayaldia.com.uy]
MARC LÓPEZ, NOU CAPITÀ DE L’EQUIP DE COPA DAVIS A PARTIR DEL 2027 – Federació Catalana de Tennis [fctennis.cat]
Toni Nadal apre a Rafa capitano di Davis: «Credo che gli piacerebbe. È uno che sa fare gruppo» [www.livetennis.it]
Тони Надал изрази увереност, че в определен момент от бъдещето [novini247.com]
Marc López, nuevo capitán de España en la Copa Davis [www.relevo.com]
Toni Nadal widzi Rafaela w roli kapitana. „Jego czas w końcu nadejdzie” [sport1.pl]
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MARC LÓPEZ | España ya tiene nuevo capitán de la Copa Davis a partir de 2027 [www.levante-emv.com]
Marc López será el sustituto de David Ferrer al frente del equipo español de Copa Davis [www.mundodeportivo.com]
Coppa Davis, David Ferrer lascia la Spagna dal 2027. Marc Lopez nuovo capitano [www.oasport.it]
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Toni Nadal: "Rafa Nadal es de los que hace grupo. Ya le tocará ser capitán de la Davis" [www.larazon.es]