Spain beats Germany to set up Davis Cup final against Italy

Six-time champion Spain edged past Germany, 2-1, on Saturday to reach its first Davis Cup final since 2019, with its doubles pair Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez clinching a 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 win over Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz in the decisive match.

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The Spanish pair came out firing, racing to a 4-0 lead in the opening set and showing no signs of nerves as they closed it out comfortably. Krawietz and Puetz responded in the second, surging ahead, 4-1 before forcing a deciding set.

Just when momentum seemed to be swinging in favor of Germany — three-time champion, with its last triumph in 1993 — Granollers and Martinez steadied themselves, breaking early for a 4-1 lead in the final set and holding firm to seal Spain’s spot in Sunday’s final against Italy.

"I feel really happy. I’m very proud of my players — they fought a lot to be here. Now it’s normal that we are really excited but after this we have to take rest and be ready for tomorrow," Spain captain David Ferrer said.