Spain Davis Cup team Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Spain

Association	RFET
Captain	David Ferrer
ITF ranking	3 (6 December 2021)
Highest ITF ranking	1 (27 September 2004)
Colors	Red & Yellow

First year	1921
Years played	85
Ties played (W–L)	213 (135–78)
Years in World Group	34 (46–28)
Davis Cup titles	6 (2000, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2019)
Runners-up	4 (1965, 1967, 2003, 2012)

Most total wins	Manuel Santana (92–28)
Most singles wins	Manuel Santana (69–17)
Most doubles wins	Manuel Santana (23–11)
Best doubles team	José Luis Arilla / Manuel Santana (15–7)
Most ties played	Manuel Santana (46)
Most years played	Feliciano López (15)

The Spain men's national tennis team represents Spain in international tennis competitions. This team, often called La Armada Española (The Spanish Armada), is organized by the RFET. They have been playing since 1920 and are a strong part of the International Tennis Federation's European group.

Spain is one of the most successful tennis nations in the world. They have won the important Davis Cup six times: in 2000, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2011, and 2019. They have also finished as runner-up four times. Since 1981, Spain has competed in the Davis Cup World Group for 32 years, showing their consistent strength in the sport.

History of the Spanish Tennis Team
Davis Cup Wins Table
Current Team (2024)
See also

History of the Spanish Tennis Team

Spain first played in the Davis Cup in 1921. However, it took a long time for them to reach the final round. This finally happened in 1965. The team, led by Jaime Bartrolí, played against Australia but lost. Two years later, they reached the final again with great players like Manuel Santana and Manuel Orantes. But they lost to Australia once more.

Spanish fans had to wait 33 years for another Davis Cup final. In 2000, the Spanish team finally won! They defeated Australia in Barcelona. Juan Carlos Ferrero was a national hero in this victory. However, Australia got their revenge in 2003 when Spain lost to them again.

The very next year, in 2004, Spain reached the final once more. This time, they played in Seville and did not face Australia. Their opponents were the United States. Thanks to amazing performances from Carlos Moyá and a young 18-year-old Rafael Nadal, Spain won their second Davis Cup title.

Spain reached the final again in 2008 and won against Argentina. This was a special win because it was the first time Spain won the final in another country. The unexpected heroes were Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano López. They each won a singles match and also won the doubles match together. Rafael Nadal, who was the world's number one player, was injured and could not play in Argentina.

After winning their third Davis Cup, Emilio Sánchez stepped down as captain. Albert Costa took his place. In 2009, Spain had a great run, winning against Serbia, Germany, and Israel at home. Even though Rafael Nadal and Fernando Verdasco missed some matches, the team made it to their seventh final. They played against the Czech Republic. The final was held in Barcelona, where Spain had not lost a match since 1999. Spain won all five matches against the Czechs, claiming their second title in a row and their fourth in ten years. David Ferrer and Rafael Nadal played key roles in this victory.

In 2011, Spain defeated Argentina in the final, which was held in Seville for the second time. They won 3–1, securing their fifth title and their third in four years.

Spain won their sixth Davis Cup title in 2019, their first since 2011. They defeated Canada 2–0 in the final. Rafael Nadal was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) because he won all 8 of his matches in the tournament.

Davis Cup Wins Table

Edition	Rounds and Opponents	Results
2000	1st Round: Italy Quarterfinals: Russia Semifinals: United States Final: Australia	1st Round: 4–1 Quarterfinals: 4–1 Semifinals: 5–0 Final: 3–1
2004	1st Round: Czech Republic Quarterfinals: Netherlands Semifinals: France Final: United States	1st Round: 3–2 Quarterfinals: 4–1 Semifinals: 4–1 Final: 3–2
2008	1st Round: Peru Quarterfinals: Germany Semifinals: United States Final: Argentina	1st Round: 5–0 Quarterfinals: 4–1 Semifinals: 4–1 Final: 3–1
2009	1st Round: Serbia Quarterfinals: Germany Semifinals: Israel Final: Czech Republic	1st Round: 4–1 Quarterfinals: 3–2 Semifinals: 4–1 Final: 5–0
2011	1st Round: Belgium Quarterfinals: United States Semifinals: France Final: Argentina	1st Round: 4–1 Quarterfinals: 3–1 Semifinals: 4–1 Final: 3–1
2019	Group Stage: Russia, Croatia Quarterfinals: Argentina Semifinals: Great Britain Final: Canada	Group Stage: 2-1, 3-0 Quarterfinals: 2-1 Semifinals: 2–1 Final: 2-0