David Ferrer has announced his resignation as Spain's Davis Cup captain, effective at the end of 2026. The former world No. 3 shared the decision on Instagram on Thursday, citing personal reasons. His final tournament in this role will be next month’s Davis Cup Finals in Bologna, where Spain aims to secure its seventh title. This announcement arrives just six weeks prior to Spain's upcoming match against Austria.

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In his message, Ferrer expressed gratitude to the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) for the opportunity to lead his country, marking it as a realization of one of his dreams. He thanked the players and staff for their collaboration, noting that it has been a privilege to share this journey with them.

Ferrer remains focused on the upcoming challenge, stating he is motivated to lead Spain toward another Davis Cup victory. He emphasized that the players will be the real stars during the tournament, asserting their prominence in the competition.

Looking ahead, Ferrer's final campaign appears promising. As reported by Spanish newspaper Marca, he has already selected four of his five players: Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Jódar for singles, and Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martínez for doubles. The fifth player will be determined after the Paris Masters in early November, with contenders including Jaume Munar, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, and Dani Mérida. Notably, Davidovich Fokina enhanced his candidacy by reaching the semifinals at the Shanghai Masters this week.

Spain is set to face Austria in the quarterfinals on Thursday, November 26. A victory would lead to a semifinal match against either Germany or Great Britain, with the final scheduled for Sunday, November 29. Defending champion Italy will be in the opposite half of the draw.

Ferrer took over as captain in late 2022, succeeding Sergi Bruguera. His tenure has seen a mix of setbacks and advancements. In 2023, Spain did not make it to the Final 8, while a year later, the team faced defeat against the Netherlands in the quarterfinals, a match primarily remembered for Rafael Nadal's final professional appearance. In 2025, Ferrer guided Spain to the final in Bologna, despite Alcaraz's injury, but they lost to Italy.

With Alcaraz back this year, Ferrer has a significant opportunity to conclude his captaincy with a trophy. As a player, Ferrer was a member of the Spanish teams that won the Davis Cup in 2008, 2009, and 2011, playing a pivotal role alongside Nadal.

Throughout his playing career, Ferrer, known for his fitness and consistency, secured 27 ATP titles, reached the French Open final in 2013, and achieved a career-high ranking of No. 3 the same year. He retired in 2019 at the Madrid Open.

Spain has won the Davis Cup six times, with the most recent victory occurring in 2019. The RFET has not announced who will succeed Ferrer in 2027.