Bolivia Finalizes Squad for Davis Cup Tie Against Hong Kong

Bolivia has announced its national team for the upcoming Davis Cup World Group II tie against Hong Kong, scheduled for September 18-19 in Santa Cruz. The squad features a strong lineup aiming to secure a victory on home soil and advance in the prestigious international team competition.

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Hugo and Juan Carlos are playing in very high-level tournaments, and that's important; they are coming with good competitive rhythm, they will arrive quite well.

The selected players include the experienced brothers Hugo and Murkel Dellien, alongside rising talent Juan Carlos Prado, and doubles specialists Federico Zeballos and Boris Arias. The team will be captained by Mauricio Solis. This selection reflects a strategic choice to field a robust team, with captain Solis noting the inclusion of five players instead of the usual four, to provide flexibility in case of injuries.

"Hugo and Juan Carlos are playing in very high-level tournaments, and that's important; they are coming with good competitive rhythm, they will arrive quite well," Solis stated regarding the singles players. He also commented on the doubles specialists, Zeballos and Arias, noting their adaptability despite playing with different partners in recent tournaments. "They are professional doubles players; they have no problem adapting to pairings, especially if they have known each other for years."

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They are professional doubles players; they have no problem adapting to pairings, especially if they have known each other for years.

The Bolivian team is scheduled to begin its concentration in Santa Cruz on Sunday, September 13. The technical staff, including Solis, physical trainer Hernán Flores, and kinesiologist Raúl Cañas, will arrive a day earlier to ensure all necessary facilities are prepared. Solis expressed confidence in Bolivia's chances, stating, "Being local is always an advantage," and believes the national team holds a favorite status due to the players' higher level and the home-court advantage. The goal is to win the tie and move closer to competing in Group I.

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Being local is always an advantage.