The Davis Cup Finals return to the Costa del Sol at Martín Carpena Sports Palace, closing the tennis season with the eighth final in Malaga. Over six days, from 21 to 26 November, eight teams compete for the Saladea bowl trophy while fans fill the arena with vibrant energy, turning the venue into a festival of tennis. Last year’s atmosphere set the standard, and this edition aims to keep that momentum, with Canada, Italy, and Novak Djokovic’s Serbia among the heavy favorites to lift the title. Other contenders include Finland, the Czech Republic, Australia, the Netherlands, and Great Britain.
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- Reporter of Davis Cup stars: Djokovic, Sinner, De Minaur, Norrie and Auger-Aliassime
Spain failed to qualify for the Finals, a setback echoing the Valencia qualifiers held in September. The Costa del Sol hosts will once again witness a strong international turnout, with many teams maintaining a sizable presence on site. The region is buzzing in step with the World Cup atmosphere in nearby venues, and the event is expected to be a public success, mirroring 2022. A statement from Andalusia’s General Secretariat official noted that most tickets were sold, and the Serbia versus Great Britain quarterfinal quickly sold out a week before the event.
Reporter of Davis Cup stars: Djokovic, Sinner, De Minaur, Norrie and Auger-Aliassime
José Garcia
Without Kosmos — Gerard Piqué’s company — it remains unclear if the world team championship will return to Malaga in the future, as Valencia’s qualifiers are paused until 2026. This edition marks a reset for the tournament location and format before any long term decisions are made.
- Australia: Alex de Minaur, Max Purcell, Jordan Thompson, Thanasi Kokkinakis, Matthew Ebden
- Canada: Felix Auger-Aliassime, Gabriel Diallo, Alexis Galarneau, Vasek Pospisil, Milos Raonic
- Czechia: Jiri Lehecka, Tomas Machac, Jakub Mensik, Adam Pavlasek
- Finland: Emil Ruusuvuori, Otto Virtanen, Patrick Kaukovalta, Harri Heliovaara, Patrik Niklas-Salminen
- Britain: Cameron Norrie, Andy Murray, Jack Draper, Neal Skupski, Joe Salisbury
- Italy: Jannik Sinner, Lorenzo Musetti, Matteo Arnaldi, Lorenzo Sonego, Simone Bolelli
- Holland: Tallon Griekspoor, Botic van de Zandschulp, Gijs Brouwer, Wesley Koolhof, Jean-Julian Rojer
- Serbia: Novak Djokovic, Laslo Djere, Dusan Lajovic, Miomir Kecmanovic, Hamad Medjedovic
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Three days remain until Carpena becomes a tennis spectacle again. While Malaga lacks a fixed local team and a heavy roster of top six players, the event offers a rare opportunity to witness premier tennis on the Costa del Sol, especially since the nearby Málaga Open in Inacua has yet to feature a top lineup. Fans will hope for Djokovic and Sinner to participate, and maybe to join the ATP Finals on the Costa del Sol under favorable conditions. Other notable participants include Alex de Minaur and Cameron Norrie, both among the higher ranked entries. The Canadian team, led by Auger-Aliassime, stands out after last year’s heroics; a promising young Czech player, Yakup Mensik, and former world number one Andy Murray could also make a decisive impact in the ties.
– Djokovic and Sinner are highlighted by the event’s visuals, illustrating the high stakes and excitement surrounding each clash.
The current spectacle features a mix of established stars and rising talents, all eager to leave a mark on the Costa del Sol’s tennis scene. The photo captions celebrate the drama of the group stages and the momentum built by the teams as the tournament advances.
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Serbia and Canada are often seen as leading contenders for the final, with Djokovic carrying strong form from the ATP Finals in Turin. Great Britain presents a resilient challenge, though their squad includes former world number one Andy Murray and other seasoned players. Italy and the Netherlands are expected to offer stiff competition in the knockout rounds, while Spain meets a different fate this year, having not qualified for the Finals. Canada, anchored by Auger-Aliassime, enters with a blend of youth and experience, hoping to replicate or surpass last year’s performance in a field featuring Australia and Serbia. The North American team has shown the depth to challenge even the strongest sides, including Djokovic’s group and the Italian Stars, should the bracket line up favorably.
Meanwhile, the Australians, led by de Minaur, have momentum from recent results. The Czech team, with Mensik and Lehecka, provides a dynamic counterpoint. The event has proven to be a stage where tactical play and emotional energy matter as much as ranking points. The prospect of a repeat final between Serbia and Canada, or an Australia showdown, adds to the anticipation surrounding the Sunday finale.
The tournament’s grand finale is scheduled for Sunday at 16:00, with all eyes on the players who have driven the week’s excitement. The action continues with a tight schedule across the quarterfinals and semifinals, as teams maneuver to claim a coveted spot in the title match.
Thus, Malaga again hosts the culmination of the Davis Cup, while Valencia’s future remains uncertain until 2026. The city’s venues, hospitality, and the international crowd promise another peak week for world tennis, inviting fans to savor the spectacle and the sport’s unifying energy.