
Davis Cup returns to Marbella: Spain vs Denmark at Puente Romano (13–14 September)
Tennis is coming home to Marbella. On Saturday–Sunday, 13–14 September 2025, Spain face Denmark at the Puente Romano Tennis Club on outdoor clay—right in the heart of the Golden Mile.

World-Class tennis by the sea
It’s the Qualifiers Second Round of the Davis Cup, a high-stakes, two-day tie that decides who moves on to November’s Final 8 in Bologna.
Expect a full house, big atmospheres, and world-class tennis a short stroll from the sea.
What’s at stake
(and why this tie is huge)
The Davis Cup’s 2025 format makes September decisive: win this weekend and your nation joins host Italy in the Final 8 (18–23 November, Bologna Fiere); lose and you’re out of the title chase. Each two-day tie is best-of-five rubbers: two singles on Day 1, then doubles plus two reverse singles on Day 2—all best-of-three sets.
- Table of contents
- World-Class tennis by the sea
- What’s at stake(and why this tie is huge)
- Team Spain: a starry line-up on home clay
- Team Denmark: led by Holger Rune, captained by Frederik Løchte Nielsen
- What fans can expect in Marbella
- Puente Romano Tennis Club: a stage made for big tennis
- A boost for Marbella
- See you court side… and next door
Team Spain: a starry line-up on home clay
Spain’s captain David Ferrer has named Carlos Alcaraz, Málaga’s own Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Pedro Martínez, and doubles ace Marcel Granollers for Marbella. Ferrer has also added Olympic gold medallist Marc López to the staff. It’s a balanced squad built for clay, with local support guaranteed for Davidovich.

Match timetable: local organisers list two singles on Saturday from 12:30 and, on Sunday, doubles plus two singles from 11:30 (doors typically open earlier, so arrive in good time).
Team Denmark: led by Holger Rune, captained by Frederik Løchte Nielsen
Denmark travel with serious bite thanks to top-10 star Holger Rune and rising No. 2 Elmer Møller, the pair who headlined a dramatic 3–2 comeback over Serbia in February. Non-playing captain Frederik Løchte Nielsen (Wimbledon doubles champion) again pulls the strings; Johannes Ingildsen and August Holmgren have featured regularly in recent squads. Expect Denmark to be dangerous in both singles and doubles.

What fans can expect in Marbella
- Surface & style: Outdoor clay at Puente Romano, Spain’s favourite footing and a surface that rewards physical, tactical tennis.
- Crowd & capacity: Around 5,000 spectators per day are expected; the setting is intimate, loud, and very close to the action.
- Format & flow: Two-day, five-rubber tie (2 singles Sat; doubles + 2 singles Sun), best-of-three sets throughout.
- What it leads to: The winner books a ticket to the Davis Cup Final 8 in Bologna (18–23 Nov.), a proper “win-or-go-home” weekend on the Costa del Sol.
- Tickets: Check availability via the official Davis Cup site.

Puente Romano Tennis Club: a stage made for big tennis
Since opening in 1979, Puente Romano’s centre court has hosted legends and major events, including Spain’s Davis Cup ties (notably the 2018 win over Great Britain) and the Andalucía Tennis Experience. The venue blends resort comfort with serious tennis pedigree, one reason Spain keeps coming back for the biggest matches.

A boost for Marbella
Beyond the tennis, the tie delivers real value to the city. Andalucía’s regional sports office estimates over €2 million in economic impact across hotels, restaurants and local businesses, with international exposure that money can’t buy. Expect packed terraces, busy boutiques, and the world talking about Marbella.
See you court side… and next door
As the build-up gathers pace, we’d love to welcome you to our neighbourhood. Puente Romano Real Estate has its offices adjacent to Puente Romano reception, drop in before or after the matches to talk about prime properties for sale on the Golden Mile, or simply to say hello. And if you’re new to Marbella, we’re happy to point you to the best places for a celebratory post-match dinner.

Spain. Denmark. September 13–14. Sun, clay, and Davis Cup drama, right here at Puente Romano. Tickets here.