Davis Cup final: Czech Republic bid for team cup double against Spain

The 100th edition of the Davis Cup could bring the Czech Republic a rare double as they look to add the title to the Fed Cup crown they won at the same venue two weeks ago.

Surface

A new surface in Prague, a quick hardcourt, has been installed and the hosts hope that will give them the edge over the clay-loving Spanish - along with a hugely noisy home support. "Our three greatest advantages are the choice of surface, the home crowd and Nadal's absence," Stepanek said. "For us the most important thing is to have three points come Sunday. That is why we are here that is what we are focusing on." The new 'Novacrylic Ultracushion' surface was tested at the Fed Cup and Berdych agreed that it was quicker than anything else he'd played on. "It's well prepared, I'd say the surface is faster than at regular tournaments," said Berdych. Ferrer agreed, adding: "The court is the fastest of the year, we never play on a faster court. The court will be better for the Czechs than us but it is the final of the Davis Cup so I'm sure it is going to be very close." Both teams have remained the same from their semi-finals, with Czech captain Jaroslav Navratil keeping the same unit that beat Argentina and Spain counterpart Alex Corretja keeping the team intact that beat America. That 2009 final is still fresh in the minds of both teams, but neither think Spain's 5-0 win in Barcelona will have any influence on the latest Davis Cup final. "Barcelona was a great experience that we can learn from and maybe we can use that experience in front of our home crowd," Stepanek added.