The six-time major winner was in Malaga last year when Rafael Nadal hung up his racquet after the hosts fell to the Netherlands. Alcaraz, who clinched the ATP year-end No. 1 ranking Thursday, has his sights on adding to Spain’s legacy in the team competition.
“I think the Davis Cup is one of those tournaments that you’re not used to feel and play because you’re playing for your country, you’re playing with your teammates. It’s totally different,” he said. “I think it’s one of the most privileged things you can do in our sport, representing your country.
“I’m playing this year. I really want to win the Davis Cup one day because for me, it’s a really important, important tournament. Jannik has won it twice.”
Top-seeded Italy will be guided by Flavio Cobolli and Matteo Berrettini when opening against Austria, with Lorenzo Sonego announced Friday as a replacement for Lorenzo Musetti. Spain, in the bottom half of the eight-team draw, begins against fourth-seeded Czechia. Action begins Tuesday, November 18.
