Overview
- Argentina’s captain Javier Frana confirmed the lineup: Tomás Etcheverry opens against Jan‑Lennard Struff, followed by Francisco Cerúndolo versus world No. 3 Alexander Zverev.
- Horacio Zeballos and Andrés Molteni are slated for the doubles against Germany’s Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz if the deciding match is required.
- Zverev said he prefers the old home‑and‑away format and stated he is competing for his team, renewing debate over the Davis Cup’s Final 8 structure.
- Cerúndolo noted his 3–1 record against Zverev but cautioned that his wins came on clay and that Bologna’s faster conditions change the matchup.
- Germany arrives with an experienced squad featuring Zverev, Struff, Yannick Hanfmann, Krawietz and Puetz, while Argentina highlights pride as the Final 8’s lone South American team.