Ecuador will debut in the Davis Cup 2021 this Saturday and will do so in Madrid against the host, who will have significant support in the stands and several high-level players. However, the South American team is psyched to stand up.
Ecuador team in Davis Cup
Gonzalo Escobar, Emilio Gómez (son of former Roland Garros champion Andrés Gómez), Roberto Quiroz, Diego Hidalgo and Antonio Cayetano March are the men who have the confidence of the captain. They will participate for the first time in the Davis Cup By Rakuten Finals in the 2020 edition after beating Japan against all odds.
Captain of Ecuador in Davis Cup
At the end of 1993, when he had recently retired, Raúl Viver received the offer to be captain of the Davis Cup. Since then he has held the position, being one of the longest-serving captains in the competition. The Davis Cup played a prominent role in Viver’s career, debuting in 1978 and being part of the team that achieved promotion to the World Group in 1983.
Ecuador’s rivals in Davis Cup
Ecuador will see them first against Spain and then against Russia, two of the most powerful teams in the tournament. A great opportunity to shine on an excellent stage.
