Spain and Chile are set to face off in the second round of the Davis Cup, with a coveted spot in the Final 8 in Bologna on the line. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming tie, including players, schedule, and how to watch.
The Spanish team will travel to Chile without star player Carlos Alcaraz. Instead, they will rely on a new generation of emerging talent making their mark on the ATP tour, including Rafa Jódar, Daniel Mérida, and Martín Landaluce.
As last year's runner-up, Spain received a bye through the first round of the 2026 Qualifiers. The reigning champion, Italy, automatically qualifies as the host nation for the Final 8.
This will be the first time Spain's national tennis team has played on Chilean soil. The two nations have met twice before in the competition, in 1928 and 1965, with both ties held in Barcelona and resulting in Spanish victories.
Date, Time, and Venue
Spain and Chile will compete in the Davis Cup second-round qualifier from September 19-20. The matches will take place at the Court Central Anita Lizana in Santiago, Chile.
Play on Saturday, September 19, will begin at 1:00 PM local time (12:00 PM ET). On Sunday, September 20, matches will start at 12:00 PM local time (11:00 AM ET).
Streaming is available on daviscup.com and the World Cup of Tennis app, according to the Davis Cup website.
Team Rosters
Team Spain
The Spanish team will be led by rising star Rafael Jódar, who is steadily climbing the ATP rankings. The team, captained by David Ferrer, features a blend of youth and experience.
Rafael Jódar
Daniel Mérida
Jaume Munar
Martín Landaluce
Pedro Martínez Portero
Captain: David Ferrer
Team Chile
Chilean captain Nicolás Massú has selected a strong lineup to compete on home turf.
Alejandro Tabilo
Cristian Garín
Tomás Barrios
Matías Soto
Captain: Nicolás Massú
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