Bologna, Nov. 23 -- Spain secured the spot in the final of the Davis Cup against Italy, the hosts and defending champions, after a 2-1 semifinal win over Germany.

On Saturday, Spain, the six-time Davis Cup champions, handed Germany, the three-time champions of what is considered the men's World Cup of tennis, a defeat to reach their title clash against Italy in Bologna, scheduled for Sunday.

The doubles duo of Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez beat Kevin Krawietz and Tim Putz 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 to seal the final spot for Spain.

Spain, led by captain David Ferrer, without the world number one star Carlos Alcaraz, started off well as in the singles' competition, Pablo Carreno Busta gave the lead to Spain with a 6-4, 7-6(6) win over Jan-Len...