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Davis Cup Preview: Spain vs. Germany

ByNiko Vercelletto

Published Apr 04, 2018

Spain is hosting Germany for their 17th overall meeting in Valencia on outdoor clay courts. The two countries haven't played each other since 2014. Germany won their last tie, but they haven't reached the semifinals in 11 years. Spain is also vying for one of the final four spots, having not been in the semifinalist since 2012.

Here are the players who will compete this weekend:

Rafael Nadal

Age: 31

Ranking: No. 1 (Doubles N/A)

Davis Cup Record: 22-1 singles, 5-4 doubles

Season Highlight: Quarterfinals of the Australian Open

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Pablo Carreno Busta

Age: 26

Ranking: No. 12 (Doubles No. 124)

Davis Cup Record: 2-2 singles, 1-1 doubles

Season Highlight: Semifinals at the Miami Open

Roberto Bautista Agut

Age: 29

Ranking: No. 17 (Doubles No. 547)

Davis Cup Record: 6-4 singles, 0-0 doubles

Season Highlight: Winning the title in Dubai

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Feliciano Lopez

Age: 36

Ranking: No. **31 (Doubles No. 26)

Davis Cup Record: 6-8 singles, 9-11 doubles

Season Highlight: Round of 16 at Indian Wells

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David Ferrer

Age: 36

Ranking: No. 33 (Doubles No 545)

Davis Cup Record: 27-4 singles, 0-0 doubles

Season Highlight: Round of 32 at the Miami Open

Alexander Zverev

Age: 20

Ranking: No. 4 (Doubles No. 143)

Davis Cup Record: 3-3 singles, 0-1 doubles

Season Highlight: Runner-Up at the Miami Open

Philipp Kohlschreiber

Age: 34

Ranking: No. **34 (Doubles N/A)

Davis Cup Record: 16-10 singles, 4-3 doubles

Season Highlight: Quarterfinals at Indian Wells

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Jan-Lennard Struff

Age: 27

Ranking: No. **60 (Doubles No. 68)

Davis Cup Record: 4-3 singles, 2-0 doubles

Season Highlight: Round of 64 at the Australian Open

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Maximillian Marterer

Age: 22

Ranking: No. 73 (Doubles No. 473)

Davis Cup Record: First Appearance

Season Highlight: Round of 32 at the Australian Open

Tim Puetz

Age: 30

Ranking: No. 304 (Doubles No. 120)

Davis Cup Record: 0-0 singles, 2-0 doubles

Season Highlight: Winning the Lille Challenger title

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