MALAGA DAVIS CUP 2024

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6 The nations 9 The draw 10 One World Champion Message from David Haggerty,

12 President, International Tennis Federation Message from Feliciano Lopez,

14 Tournament Director, 2024 Davis Cup Finals 18 The teams Andalucía, un destino privilegiado

34 Andalusia, a privileged destination 44 Málaga, a destination for everyone 88 Credits

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THE NATIONS NETHERLANDS SPAIN

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GERMANY CANADA

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UNITED STATES AUSTRALIA

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ITALY ITA ARGENTINA

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USA

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/ Final 8 / Malaga

November

QUARTER-FINALS

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Wednesday

Tuesday

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1:00 PM (CET)

WINNER QF 4 VS WINNER QF 3

USA VS AUSTRALIA

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10:00 AM (CET)

SF 2**

Saturday

Thursday

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FINAL

5:00 PM (CET)

ITALY VS ARGENTINA

Thursday

SEMI-FINALS

Sunday

12:00 PM (CET)

GERMANY VS CANADA 5:00 PM (CET)

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SF 1**

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5:00 PM (CET)

WINNER QF 2 VS WINNER QF 1

NETHERLANDS VS SPAIN

*This schedule is subject to change. **The number of the quarter-finals and semi-finals are marked by their positions in the draw.

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WINNER SF 2 VS WINNER SF 1

One World Champion QUARTER-FINALS

SEMI-FINALS

ITALY ARGENTINA

USA AUSTRALIA

GERMANY CANADA

NETHERLANDS SPAIN 10

Write the winners in the spaces as the tournament progresses!

FINAL

WORLD CHAMPION

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Last year’s event in Malaga was a fitting conclusion to the tennis season, with Italy overcoming Australia in the final to win the Davis Cup title for the first time since 1976.

Message from David Haggerty, President, International Tennis Federation

Welcome to the Final 8 Knockout Stage of the 2024 Davis Cup Finals.

with Italy overcoming Australia in the final to win the Davis Cup title for the first time since 1976.

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avis Cup, the men’s world cup of tennis, was founded in 1900 and has grown to become the largest annual international team competition in sport. A record 157 nations entered Davis Cup this year and competed across multiple levels of the competition from regional events to the pinnacle of the Davis Cup Finals.

Thank you to the players, the captains and the National Associations who make the Davis Cup such a special competition. The revenue that the ITF generates from Davis Cup is reinvested into the development of tennis at national level. By competing in Davis Cup, the players contribute to delivering tennis for future generations.

The Finals are a true celebration of men’s team tennis. The 2023 Finals were our most successful yet, with superb matches at both the Group Stage and the Final 8. Last year’s event in Malaga was a fitting conclusion to the tennis season,

I wish all of you an enjoyable and successful week.

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I love this competition, and the opportunity to build on what we achieved last year is very exciting. It was very special to see the passion of the players and captains and be a part of the amazing atmosphere created by the fans in Malaga.

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Message from Feliciano Lopez, Tournament Director, 2024 Davis Cup Finals

Welcome to the Final 8 Knockout Stage of the 2024 Davis Cup Finals.

2003 and 2021, and won the competition four times in 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2019.

Having competed alongside Rafael Nadal in Davis Cup Finals in 2009 and 2011, and at the 2019 Finals, it will be an honour to see him retire from the sport in Spain after such an incredible career.

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am delighted to return as Tournament Director for the second time after an excellent event in 2023 that was a fitting conclusion to the tennis season.

Thank you to the players, the captains and the National Associations who make the Davis Cup such a special competition.

I love this competition, and the opportunity to build on what we achieved last year is very exciting. It was very special to see the passion of the players and captains and be a part of the amazing atmosphere created by the fans in Malaga. I know we can make this year’s Finals even bigger and better, and I will give everything to make that happen.

I wish all of you an enjoyable and successful week.

Feliciano Lopez Tournament Director, 2024 Davis Cup Finals

Davis Cup was a highlight of my playing career, as I represented Spain between 15

THE TEAMS *Players correct by 14 November

Andalucía,

un destino privilegiado El clima y la calidad de nuestra oferta nos convierten en foco de atención mundial

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ndalucía se ha convertido en un destino privilegiado para los visitantes. El clima, la calidad de nuestras instalaciones y la enorme oferta deportiva y de ocio durante todo el año nos colocan en el foco de la atención mundial para la práctica de todo tipo de deportes.

Además de nuestro posicionamiento como sede de grandes eventos, el destino andaluz ofrece la posibilidad de practicar un sinfín de modalidades deportivas: deportes náuticos, golf, deportes a caballo, deportes en la naturaleza, por equipos o de manera individual, para mayores y menores.

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ndalusia has become a privileged destination for visitors. The climate, the quality of our facilities, and the vast range of sports and leisure activities throughout the year place us at the center of global attention for practicing all types of sports. In addition to our position as a host for major events (including the Badminton World Cup, the finals of football’s Spanish King Cup, Spain Sail Grand Prix Andalucia, Solheim Cup and Spanish Grand Prix MotoGP, among others), the Andalusian destination offers the opportunity to engage in countless sports activities: water sports, golf, equestrian sports, outdoor sports, team or individual sports, for both adults and children.

Andalusia,

a privileged destination The climate and the quality of our offerings make us a focal point of global attention.

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Si a todo ello añadimos la capacidad organizativa y la enorme oferta de alojamiento, gastronomía, cultura, naturaleza y diversión, propicia que millones de personas de todo el mundo decidan venir a disfrutar de esta tierra.

Por eso somos, además, un destino privilegiado para la alta competición deportiva y eventos internacionales que resultan de especial relevancia para difundir nuestros atractivos.

Furthermore, when adding our organizational capacity and the extensive offer of accommodations, gastronomy, culture, nature, and entertainment, millions of people from all over the world choose to come and enjoy this land. For this reason, we are also a privileged destination for highlevel sports competitions and international events that play a significant role in showcasing our attractions.

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Somos líderes en diversidad, y no solo contamos con el mayor número de días de sol al año de nuestro país, sino con el mayor número de campos de golf, la posibilidad de unir ocio y deporte en la naturaleza, con mil kilómetros de costa o la estación de esquí más meridional de Europa, a tan solo 100 kilómetros del mar Mediterráneo.

Ciudades monumentales para quienes desean hacer una escapada o pueblos con encanto y actividades de turismo activo rodeados de paisajes de gran belleza y cercanos a playas paradisíacas.

Un destino seguro y atractivo, al que la historia y la hospitalidad de sus gentes convierte en inigualable. •

We are leaders in diversity, and we not only have the highest number of sunny days per year in our country but also the most golf courses, the possibility of combining leisure and outdoor sports with a thousand kilometers of coastline, or the southernmost ski resort in Europe just 100 kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea. Monumental cities for those looking for a getaway or charming villages with active tourism activities surrounded by stunning landscapes and close to idyllic beaches. A safe and attractive destination made unique by the history and hospitality of its people. •

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Málaga, a destination for everyone Culture, gastronomy, lifestyle… A city to be discovered through multiple perspectives Málaga is a historic city by the Mediterranean Sea. This city has been able to find a balance between its immemorial traditions and the modernity of a city that is at the forefront of tourism and technology.

Málaga is solvently connected in short, medium and long distance. This is due to its exceptional connectivity, with an airport linked to 38 countries and almost 140 cities, three terminals for cruise ships, high speed train connections and an extensive road network.

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Some years ago, Málaga made a firm commitment to culture as the driving force behind its tourism development.

In this way, Picasso’s city has achieved a wide range of exhibitions with around forty museums, which has been added to its valuable historical-artistic legacy and its charming pedestrianised old town.

But Málaga has explored other possibilities for authentic experiences.

Regarding gastronomy, the wide variety on offer and the projection of its talent, with prestigious and Michelin Starawarded chefs, have positioned the city as a model in this category.

personality. Málaga has a wide range of options, which allows it to host major events, such as the Davis Cup Final 8.

The city is already used to host this event: it hosted it in 2000, in 2003 and since 2022, consecutively. This edition will also have a special meaning due to the retirement of Rafa Nadal, who is one of the most important Spanish sportsmen of all time. •

At the same time, Málaga is also the perfect destination for lifestyle, premium and shopping tourism.

It is an open city with a strong

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DAVIS CUP Final 8 Malaga November 2024 Contributors Ayuntamiento de Málaga Chris Smith James Simpson Joanne Burnham Joseph Rigal Judit Budó Junta de Andalucía Marcel Pedrola Sophie Nelson Tom Moran Photography Ayuntamiento de Málaga Diputación de Málaga ITF Tennis Asset Bank Junta de Andalucía Malaga City Tourist Board Editorial Production Editorial MIC DL: LE 429-2022

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