Tennis news: Rafael Nadal named in Spain squad for Davis Cup Finals

World No 2 Rafael Nadal will be part of Spain squad for the Davis Cup finals in Madrid next month. Nadal will team up alongside Roberto Bautista, Pablo Carreno, Feliciano Lopez and Marcel Granollers in the team picked by coach Sergi Bruguera. It's the same team picked by Bruguera in the last tie Spain competed in, last year in September against France in Lille. During that time, Nadal was forced to withdraw from the match due to a knee injury and was replaced by Albert Ramos. Fernando Verdasco misses out playing for the country after he was left out of the team.

Also Read: Andy Murray: Tennis World Hails Star's Comeback ATP Title Win

Davis Cup Finals: Rafael Nadal injury 

Nadal withdrew from the Shanghai Masters three weeks ago due to a wrist injury and it remains to be seen whether the 19-time Grand Slam champion is fit in time to play the matches.

Also Read: Roger Federer: 3 Major Milestones Achieved By The Legend So Far

Davis Cup Finals: Fernando Verdasco disappointed 

Meanwhile, World No 40 Verdasco is feeling sad and disappointed after missing out on a place in the side. Taking to Twitter the Spaniard tweeted “Very sad and disappointed not to be in the team of @CopaDavis and that the captain #SergiBruguera doesn't count on me,” “I was very excited to possibly play my last Davis Cup in my city (#Madrid). Thanks to all those that do believe in me!”

Also Read: Tennis: Canada's Denis Shapovalov Wins His First-ever ATP Title

Davis Cup Finals: Date and format 

The Davis Cup starts on November 18 at the Caja Magica with Spain drawn alongside Russia and Croatia in Group B. Due to the changes in the 119-year-old tournament,18 teams will contest the finals over a week. Each tie will consist of two singles and one doubles match, with the winners of the six groups and two best-ranked runners-up progressing to the quarter-finals.

Also Read: Sania Mirza Offers Helping Hand To Fan In Need Of Open-heart Surgery