Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz announced on social media that he will not play for Spain, citing a right biceps femoris edema and medical advice to rest.
- Spanish outlet El Partidazo de COPE reported MRI findings indicating a high risk of a tear if he attempted to compete.
- Spain is expected to rely on Jaume Munar and Pablo Carreño Busta in singles with Pedro Martínez and Marcel Granollers in doubles, with no late call-up for Alejandro Davidovich Fokina allowed.
- Spain opens against the Czech Republic on Thursday, November 20, at the Davis Cup Final 8 running November 18–23 in Bologna.
- The setback reshapes the field, with host and two-time defending champion Italy proceeding with Flavio Cobolli, Lorenzo Sonego, Matteo Berrettini, and the Bolelli–Vavassori doubles team.