Spanish first denies bonkers Davis Cup statistic; Final 8 confirmed

Spain celebrate a memorable comeback over Denmark. (Getty/Joaquin Corchero)

A gritty comeback from Spain has ensured a place in Bologna for November's Davis Cup Finals, despite missing their top two players.

The six-time champions clawed back from a 0-2 deficit against Denmark on the Marbella clay without world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz and world No.20 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, as well as doubles specialist Marcel Granollers.

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Former world No.10 Pablo Carreño Busta completed the stunning comeback, but it was Pedro Martínez who caused the upset of the tie by taking down former world No.4 Holger Rune in three sets.

"The feeling was incredible. I've been fighting all my life to be here today," Martínez said. "I did everything I could and left all my heart on the court."

For the first time in their history, Spain came back from 0-2 down to prevail in a Davis Cup tie.

Spain's victory under captain David Ferrer means they were the only nation to win a home Davis Cup qualifying tie last week.

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Spain, Argentina, Belgium, Austria, Germany, Czechia and France join hosts and reigning champions Italy to complete the Final 8.

On the weekend, Australia suffered a disappointing elimination in Sydney.

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