“I think he deserved to be there”: Davidovich Fokina targeted Ferrer for his absence in the Davis Cup

The stellar return of the Murcian Carlos Alcaraz (1st) to dispute the Davis Cup Final 8 monopolized all the attention in the Spanish team, captained by David Ferrerwho chose to repay the trust in those representatives in the series won against Switzerland and Denmark, respectively, rejecting the call of the Malaga native Alexander Davidovich Fokina (18°).

In the absence of confirmation from the fifth member to measure himself against Czech Republic In the first instance, the former world number 3, three-time champion of the competition as a player and team leader since 2023, leaned towards Jaume Munar (42°), Pedro Martinez (88°) and Marcel Granollers (8th in doubles), inevitably causing the finalist’s annoyance in Delray Beach, Acapulco and Washington during the current season.

“It was a decision by captain David Ferrer and I respect it. Obviously, I would have loved to be on the list representing my country but this time he has decided to have other players,” said the brave right-hander, 26 years old, who has not participated in the nations event since September 2023, in the 2-1 success against South Korea, in statements to the newspaper Marca.

Subsequently, the four-time runner-up at the highest level, who has not yet managed to debut his record and has a record of 38-24 during 2025, revealed details about the contact with the owner of 27 titles: “David called me a week ago to tell me that he would not have me on the first list. Before that call I had already told him to count on me. For me it will always be a pride to represent Spain, but in the end it was his decision and I accepted it.”

“I am in my best ranking, number 18 in the world and I am number two in Spain. I feel very proud of the work I have done together with my team this year, especially coming from a difficult previous year. The selected players are also great and I’m sure they are going to give everything for Spain,” said the pupil of Félix Mantilla and David Sánchez, highlighting the reasons that caused his anger.

Along the same lines, the one who wears different colored socks for reasons of superstition continued: “Being number 18 in the world, I think I deserved to be among the four best players in my countrywith all due respect to my teammates, who are also great players. Now, my goal is to focus on the rest of the season and prepare to reach the highest level next year.”

“As long as I am physically fit and on the list, it will be a pride for me to represent my country and fight to lead the team to victory. Spain has a great team and remains one of the favorites to win the Davis Cup. I fully trust my colleagues“I know that they are going to give everything and that they have what it takes to win the title,” concluded Davidovich Fokina, who will miss the stage held in Bologna, Italy, from November 18 to 23.