Reports: Rafael Nadal and Roberto Baustista Agut to lead Spain at ATP Cup 2021

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World No. 2 Rafael Nadal and World No. 13 Roberto Bautista Agut will lead the Spanish team at the ATP Cup this year, according to Spanish daily MARCA. The tournament is scheduled to be held in the first week of February, just prior to the Australian Open.

Rafael Nadal and Roberto Bautista Agut will reportedly be joined by World No. 16 Pablo Carreno Busta and doubles specialist Marcel Granollers in the squad. If Tennis Australia permits a five-member team, then Albert Ramos-Vinolas, the fourth highest Spaniard in the ATP singles rankings, would also be included.

The second edition of the ATP Cup will be held from 1 to 5 February in Melbourne. The inaugural edition last year was a smashing success, and was held in three cities across Australia - Brisbane, Perth and Sydney.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tennis Australia has decided to move the event to Melbourne. The players can thus remain in a secure bubble during their entire time in Australia.

11 countries have qualified for the ATP Cup based on the spot of their highest-ranked singles player. Australia meanwhile have been given a wild card into the event as they are the hosts.

The format of the ATP Cup has been also been modified for the 2021 edition. The 12 countries have been divided into four groups of three teams each, who will play a round-robin format. The winner of each group qualifies for the semifinal knockout stage, with two of them then advancing to the final.

Reports: Rafael Nadal and Roberto Baustista Agut to lead Spain at ATP Cup 2021

World No. 2 Rafael Nadal and World No. 13 Roberto Bautista Agut will lead the Spanish team at the ATP Cup this year, according to Spanish daily MARCA.

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[aditya123]

I said it before and will say it again , this cup should be scrapped.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

I said it before and will say it again , this cup should be scrapped.

What are your reasons for saying that, @aditya123?

 

[aditya123]

What are your reasons for saying that, @aditya123?

Why the same tournament like davis cup with same format and on the same ihc??? That too with a hectic execution before the Aus open doesn't make sense for me

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Gotcha. On the second point I wonder - hectic execution or good warmup for AO? Since I don’t know, I’ll look forward to other opinions!

 

[Deleted member 770948]

Nadal played 6 singles matches at last year's ATP Cup.
That is a horrible risk to take just before the AO, and playing for your country forces you to give 100% effort, even if you aren't ready physically early in the year.
I'm glad that won't be happening again.
Its bad that its the week before the AO, but at least its only 3 days of tennis this time.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Tennis in just a month, im so ready.

 

[Jonesy]

Players will be well rested and the good tennis will show. Nadal is too patriotic to pass this tournament. Hopefully it is played in the same medium fast court like last year.

 

[Deleted member 770948]

I should clarify, when I said "I'm glad that won't be happening again", I was referencing the fact that they won't be playing 6 singles matches.
I didn't mean Nadal won't be playing.
But he won't be playing 6 matches, because there is only 3 singles matches required.

 

[Nuclear Warhead Sinner]

Tennis in just a month, im so ready.

Ouch! Must hurt to be a 250s player!

 

[MichaelNadal]

Ouch! Must hurt to be a 250s player!

Favorite Dragonball fights?

 

[James P]

Ouch! Must hurt to be a 250s player!

Those tournaments matter. Sinner, for instance, can climb into seeding at the Australian Open with a title in Antalya. A final might be enough, too.

 

[Nuclear Warhead Sinner]

Favorite Dragonball fights?

5. Gogeta vs Janemba I love characters like Janemba, Kid Buu and OG Broly who are just pure evil. They can't even reflect on their actions, all they do is destroy which makes them the most lethal in the DB universe. Gogeta made a quick but legendary appearance and his abilities were gorgeous!

4.Vegito vs Buu. Vegito was an absolute badass. Toyed around with Buu. Too bad he didn't finish him fast enough.

3.OG Goku vs Freeza

2. Goku vs Jiren. I love how tough Jiren acted until Goku unlocked UI.

1.
Gogeta vs Broly - Gogeta obliterating Broly was the most satisfying DB experience ever.

 

[irishnadalfan1983]

Nadal played 6 singles matches at last year's ATP Cup.
That is a horrible risk to take just before the AO, and playing for your country forces you to give 100% effort, even if you aren't ready physically early in the year.
I'm glad that won't be happening again.
Its bad that its the week before the AO, but at least its only 3 days of tennis this time.

Yeah not happy with this - as he is Rafa he won’t take it easy....Could do without this stupid cup!

 

[Nuclear Warhead Sinner]

@MichaelNadal
I forgot to ask yours!

 

[MichaelNadal]

@MichaelNadal
I forgot to ask yours!

That's not an easy question lol. Goku v Frieza may be the best even though it's long af. I also really like a lot of the fights during the tournament of power, especially the way it ended. Im a huge fan of the Namek stuff like Goku vs the Ginyu force and Captain Ginyu. I like Goku/Vegeta vs Android 19 as well the music is frickin nuts and I just like how mental it all is while they are trying to figure stuff out. Then there's this masterpiece: