MADRID — Spain says Tommy Robredo has replaced David Ferrer in its Davis Cup team that will travel to Vladivostok to play Russia in a Europe-Africa zone second-round tie next week.
Captain Conchita Martinez made the decision after seventh-ranked Ferrer underwent a medical checkup on the elbow injury which forced him to miss Wimbledon.
In a statement, Martinez thanked Ferrer for "his desire at all times to help the team," and wished him a speedy recovery.
Ferrer has not played for Spain since 2012.
Martinez also said Jaume Antoni Munar replaced Daniel Gimeno as the fifth player in the team.