While the Spanish Tennis Federation deliberates over their decision on where to hold the headquarters of the Spain-Holland quarterfinals of the Davis Cup, the Mallorcan tennis players take advantage of any public appearances to defend the candidacy of Palma to host the matches. Yesterday Rafael Nadal took his turn at promoting the candidacy of Palma. During the tribute given to him by the institutions of the Municipality of Manacor because of his victory over Radek Stepanek in the Czech Republic, he insisted that they should �try for a historic opportunity.�
Rafael Nadal is conscious that at 18 years old (right now he is 17 years old but will make 18 in June) he can raise the Davis Cup in victory. At the same time, he maintains his modesty. �We are in the quarterfinals at the moment. It�s certain that we took an important step in the Czech Republic but now we have to confront Holland. We are playing at home and I believe that we are the favorites, especially because we will be able to count on Moya and on Ferrero.� He does not have doubts with respect to his preference of the place where the quarterfinals against Holland should be held. �I hope that it will be in Mallorca. Carlos (Moya) will return to the team and I would be able to do the same. Without a doubt it would be beautiful to play here. It would be a great moment for the Davis Cup to return to the Island.�
The Spanish Federation keeps up the wait. Today they will visit Alicante to evaluate the situation of the Valencian project (the plaza of bulls and the Montemar Athletic Cub) and the wait continues for Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Marbella to send their response on their situations. Palma de Mallorca continues to be the favorite, although it will not be the official city chosen until tomorrow (Friday) probably.
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