The Spanish ex -diet Feliciano López will continue as director of the Davis Cup finals the next three editions of the tournament, after his “successful” role in 2023 and 2024, according to the agreement reached by the four -time champion of the tournament and the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
“After his successful role as director of the Davis Cup finals in Malaga in 2023 and 2024, the Spanish Feliciano López and the International Tennis Federation agreed to continue the next three years, 2025, 2026 and 2027, while the finals are held in Italy,” the tournament announced.
In the Davis statement, it was stressed that players, captains and personnel praised López’s contribution during the last two editions of the finals, with records of assistance in Andalusia. Now, he will continue three more years in office, with the celebration of final 8 of the Davis 2025 Cup from November 18 to 23 of this year in the Super Tennis Arena of the Bologna Fiera, headquarters of the Virtus, Basketball team of the city.
For the organization, “the moment of Malaga was ideal” and has been in these two years when the format began “to consolidate”, before a change to Italy that “also has a perfect timing.” “It goes to the country of the current number one in the world. It can only contribute positively,” said the statement.
In the 2025 edition, “a lot of level” of tennis in Bologna will be seen, where they expect to carry “the wave” and “experience” of Malaga “to be” a success. “” It has been a long process. The changes have led us to improve. We have heard everyone. The last three years in Malaga have sent us to a consensus between federations, captains and players in the positive of the final format 8, “said the statement on a tournament that wants to” recover the essence, tradition and history of the competition. ”
López recalled that the Davis Cup was “very special” in his career. “I am honored that the ITF has deposited its confidence in me for the long -term future of the event and I am excited to work in it in Italy during the next three years, starting in Bologna this November. I am sure we will continue to build on our success in Malaga and I will give everything possible so that the Davis Cup continues to grow,” he said.
“The atmosphere that creates the Davis Cup is unique in our sport and this season will not be the exception. It has been incredible to see so many fans traveling to be in the final 8 in recent years and I am sure that those who travel from afar will feel welcome in Bologna in November. I recommend fans who buy their tickets now to reserve their places,” he added.
For David Haggerty, president of the ITF, “Few players have enjoyed so much success in the Davis Cup and Feliciano”, so he can continue to contribute “incalculable experience” to the position. “He has worked tirelessly in office during the last two seasons, he has forged excellent relations with the entire ITF team and greatly pleases us to continue as director of the tournament during the next three years,” he said.
Feliciano López played a total of 31 qualifiers with Spain in Davis, between 2003 and 2021, winning the salads of 2004, 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2019. The Spanish, 43, retired in June 2023 at the Mallorca Championship.