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Spain and Belgium Complete Davis Cup Final 8 Field
Spain pulled off a remarkable Davis Cup comeback in Marbella, overturning a 2-0 deficit to defeat Denmark and punch their ticket to the Final 8 in Bologna this November.
Pedro Martinez stole the show, producing the upset of the weekend by toppling World No. 11 Holger Rune 6-1, 4-6, 7-6 (3). Martinez saved a match point at 5-3 in the third set before storming back to seal it in a tiebreaker.
Earlier in the day, Martinez had already teamed up with Jaume Munar to grind out a 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 doubles win over August Holmgren and Johannes Ingildsen. That victory kept Spain alive after Denmark had taken a commanding lead.
Martinez credited the unique Davis Cup atmosphere for lifting his game:
“The feeling [at Davis Cup] is totally different. Maybe I get more nervous but this adrenaline, it gives me an extra motivation to play full. I feel the nerves, but I can handle them.”
The comeback was sealed when Pablo Carreño Busta comfortably defeated Elmer Moeller 6-2, 6-3 to clinch Spain’s spot in the Final 8.
Spain vs Denmark – Match Results
| Match | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Holmgren/Ingildsen vs Martinez/Munar | 6-1, 3-6, 2-6 | Spain (Doubles) |
| Rune vs Martinez | 1-6, 6-4, 6-7 (3) | Spain |
| Moeller vs Carreño Busta | 2-6, 3-6 | Spain |
Belgium Shocks Australia in Sydney
Earlier in the day, Belgium completed its own dramatic journey, edging Australia 3-2 despite nearly letting a 2-0 lead slip away.
The tie came down to 22-year-old Raphael Collignon, who outlasted Aleksandar Vukic 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-3 in the deciding match. Collignon’s energy and composure carried Belgium back to the Davis Cup Final 8 for the first time since 2018.
“Physically I was feeling OK. With adrenaline and the energy from the bench, it was crazy,” Collignon said afterward.
Australia had clawed back through Rinky Hijikata and Jordan Thompson’s doubles win, followed by Alex de Minaur’s 6-2, 7-5 victory over Zizou Bergs. But Collignon ultimately silenced the home crowd with his resilient comeback.
Belgium vs Australia – Match Results
| Match | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Hijikata/Thompson vs Gille/Vliegen | 7-6 (7), 3-6, 6-4 | Australia (Doubles) |
| De Minaur vs Bergs | 6-2, 7-5 | Australia |
| Collignon vs Vukic | 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-3 | Belgium |
Davis Cup Final 8 – Confirmed Teams
The stage is now officially set for the Davis Cup Final 8, scheduled for November 18–23 in Bologna, Italy. Defending champions Italy are automatically qualified as the host nation, and they’ll be joined by seven other teams ready to battle for tennis’ biggest team trophy.
Final 8 Field
| Team | Qualification Path | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | Host Nation, Defending Champs | Automatic berth |
| Spain | Defeated Denmark 3-2 | Powered by Martinez & Carreño Busta |
| Belgium | Defeated Australia 3-2 | First Final 8 since 2018 |
| Czech Republic | Qualified in Round 2 | Rising young roster |
| Germany | Qualified in Round 2 | Strong doubles pairing |
| Austria | Qualified in Round 2 | Led by Dominic Thiem |
| Argentina | Qualified in Round 2 | Clay-court powerhouse |
| France | Qualified in Round 2 | Former multiple-time champs |
What’s Next?
The Final 8 promises electric matchups in Bologna. Spain arrives with momentum after its dramatic comeback, while Belgium will look to ride its underdog spirit. Meanwhile, defending champions Italy, backed by a raucous home crowd, will aim to repeat.
Fans and bettors alike will be watching closely as national pride, star power, and high-stakes tennis collide.
