Overview
- The Real Federación Española de Tenis announced Monday that Marc López will become Spain’s Davis Cup captain on January 1, 2027 with a three-season mandate through 2029 and will replace David Ferrer when Ferrer leaves at the end of 2026.
- López will continue serving as Ferrer’s assistant at the Davis Cup Final 8 in Bologna from November 24 to 29 to ensure a direct transition in team leadership and match-day duties.
- López has been part of the national coaching staff since the 2025 Qualifier in Marbella, a role that gives him recent operational experience with the current squad and federation systems.
- His playing résumé includes retirement in May 2022 after a top doubles career with a Grand Slam title, Olympic gold in Rio 2016, an ATP Finals win, and a peak doubles ranking of world No. 3, and he played 13 Davis Cup ties for Spain.
- The appointment signals continuity for player selection and doubles strategy heading into 2027, and observers will watch how López’s doubles background shapes Spain’s roster and pairings under the new three-year plan.