Argentina will host Turkey in a decisive Davis Cup World Group I tie on September 19 and 20, at the Ruca Che stadium in Neuquén, according to the Asociación Argentina de Tenis (AAT). Captain Javier Frana’s squad aims to secure a victory that would earn the nation a place in the 2027 Qualifiers while claiming the team’s 100th victory in Davis Cup history.
Davis Cup Venue Selection and Surface Choices
The series marks Argentina’s first home tie in over two and a half years, following their match against Kazakhstan in Rosario in February 2024. The choice of the Ruca Che stadium brings tennis to Patagonia for the first time. To prepare the venue, a temporary indoor hard court supplied by the Spanish company GreenSet will be installed. Eddie Fiumara, sports director of the AAT, explained that management opted for a hard court of intermediate speed (Level 3) rather than traditional clay because Argentine players have spent months competing on cement surfaces during the ATP Tour. The court setup will feature Wilson Roland Garros balls, mirroring those used in the Parisian Grand Slam tournament.
Argentina’s Roster and Past Results
Captain Javier Frana selected a five-man team consisting of Francisco Cerúndolo, Mariano Navone, Thiago Tirante, Guido Andreozzi, and Andrés Molteni. The squad enters this round following a narrow 3-2 defeat to South Korea away in February, a series where key players were absent. For the doubles rubber, Andreozzi and Molteni return to play together for the first time in nearly seven years, boasting a historical record of 16 wins and 5 losses across 21 matches as a pair.
Turkey’s Delegation and Rankings Context
Turkey arrives in Argentina following a 3-1 victory over Slovenia in February. While the visiting singles players sit outside the ATP Top 250, Captain Frana warned against underestimating the opposition. Frana stated that rankings hold little weight in the team competition and praised the young, rising nature of the Turkish squad.
Match Schedule and Broadcasting
Play gets underway on Saturday, September 19, starting at 12:00 p.m. with two opening singles matches. Sunday’s action begins at 11:00 a.m. with the doubles rubber, followed by the remaining two singles matches if necessary. The official draw to determine the exact matchups and order of play takes place on Friday, September 18, at 11:45 a.m., with television coverage provided by TyC Sports.
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