Spain has won all three of its previous meetings with Israel. The last time they met was in 1996, when Israel took its only rubber to date in a 4-1 defeat in Ramat Hasharon, Israel.
Defending champion Spain looks to follow 2006 champion Russia and reach the final on its defence (Russia lost the 2007 Final to USA) . It has won its last 16 home ties and last 18 ties on clay. Spain is bidding to reach its 7th Davis Cup Final.
Israel has already made history in this year's Davis Cup and is competing in its first-ever semifinal after defeating Sweden and Russia so far in 2009.
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Official Team Nominations
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