David Ferrer, the captain of Spain's Davis Cup team, may reconsider his decision to exclude Alejandro Davidovich Fokina for the upcoming Finals. Ferrer, who will lead the team in his final campaign this November, left out Davidovich Fokina last year when he was ranked 18th in the world, citing multiple last-minute withdrawals from previous call-ups.
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However, Davidovich Fokina's recent strong performance, including reaching the semifinals in Shanghai, has prompted speculation about his potential inclusion in the team. Ferrer stated on the Partidazo de Cope show that he does not take past decisions personally. "He is having a very good end to the season and has a great chance of being selected," Ferrer remarked. He added that communication with Davidovich Fokina and his coach has been ongoing, emphasizing that his selection criteria remain strictly performance-based.
Currently, Ferrer has confirmed four players for the trip to Bologna in November to face Austria. He plans to include Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Jodar for the two singles matches, while the doubles will feature the duo of Granollers and Martinez. Davidovich Fokina is vying for the final spot against Jaume Munar and Daniel Merida, another emerging Spanish star this season.