Djokovic feels the heat from La Fonteta

The newly arrived ‘Nole’, including the celebrations via Belgrade on Wednesday, were selected by captain Viktor Troicki for the duel between the number ones. Gradually, As the afternoon progressed, the stands of the Fuente de San Luis pavilion began to fill. In the first match between Laslo Djere and Albert Ramos, whom David Ferrer chose to open the day, there were many authorities as well as familiar faces in the penalty area.

In the second set, where the Spaniard managed to take a 4-5 lead, the crowd started to look good despite the negative result.As the result of the first match forced a comeback with the world number one ahead, including doubles.

Warm-up on the track and in the stands

Like the participants, Spain felt its warmth. many fans to cope better with temperatures and Even when fans were screaming for ventilation during the star match of the day. Even the ‘DJ’ joined the petition with Los Rodríguez’s song ‘It’s Hot’ It’s the song La Fonteta sang everywhere shortly before a minor blackout in the second set that Djokovic won 4-2.

A malfunction in the air conditioning, possibly caused by the multiple storms that have ravaged Valencia in the last 12 hours, prevented the pavilion from cooling down at this year’s first Davis Cup, premiership number one. Novak Djokovic, who had to take a 10-minute break between the first and second sets after playing in 32-degree heat.

Besides asking for air, there was no shortage of classics “Yes we can”, “Vamos Ramos” and “Vamos España”. The origins of some flags were visible in the example of Torrevieja and Elche. The organization distributed thousands of lighted wristbands that illuminated the stands With the colors of Serbia after winning the first match, and with the other colors according to the rhythm of the musical animation between the matches of the day.

Spain and South Korea to close Davis in Valencia without option

The Davis format, inherited from Kosmos, has come under criticism in recent days for the stands being empty at some matches at the four venues. According to finals director Feliciano López, 80 percent of the capacity was sold between Spain and the Czech Republic, although there were very few bald spots in Valencia. This Friday the truth was it was packed. Despite the defeat depriving Spain of the chance to qualify for the Malaga Finals, The public said goodbye to Djokovic with applause. The Serbian player shook hands with all the players of the Spanish team one by one and then greeted the stands to which he threw the ball.

Tickets were not released weeks ago due to the pending transition between Alcaraz and Djokovic. Spain-Korea still has a role on Sunday, but it has lost all its appeal when the team is captained by David Ferrer. You’ve lost all your sorting options.

personalities in the box

The number one’s visit to Valencia attracted the attention of authorities and personalities as well as thousands of fans. So the president of the Generalitat was in the box Carlos MazónOthers include Valencia Mayor María José Catalá and Valencia Provincial Council President Vicente Mompó. At the same time Juan Roig, sports patron and president of the Trinidad Alfonso Foundation and Alejandro BlancoPresident of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Hugo Guillamonfrom Valencia CF and Victor Luengo, Enric Carbonell And Vicente Sola We watched the match live on behalf of Valencia Basket, as well as the tennis world. Miguel Diaz Novel, President of the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation and Antonio Martínez CascalesPresident of the Valencian Community Tennis Federation and Feliciano López and Conchita Martínez, directors of the Davis Cup Finals and Billie Jean King Cup Finals respectively. Pablo Andújar, Valencian tennis player of Cuenca origin and former captain of the Spanish team, who retired this season. Albert Kosta.