Rafael Nadal has given the word that he will not be part of the Spain team for the Davis Cup final against Argentina. Nadal has been struggling with tendonitis in his right knee since pulling out of the Paris Masters semifinals and is blaming the intense ATP calendar for his injury problems. Nadal will be replaced by No. 56 in the world, Marcel Granollers and the rest of the team will include David Ferrer, Feliciano Lopez, Fernando Verdasco and Santiago Ventura as the first substitute. Argentina's chances of winning have been lifted with the absence of Nadal, and with top players such as Juan Martin Del Potro and David Nalbandian on the team as well as Jose Acasuso and Agustin Calleri. The tie will take place on an indoor hard court in Mar del Plata, Argentina from 21 - 23 November.
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I was sure until today that Argentina will take on Spain while Nadal is missing from the draw. But Lopez stunned Del Potro today and it might be a jeopardy for any team. Still think Argentina will take the lead.
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