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"Even without Nadal, Spain is a strong team. We can't relax. Juan Martin del Potro and David Nalbandian will play singles, but the doubles team will depend on the "results and intensity and length of the single matches." Mancini said in Mar del Plata, the beachside town that will host the finals.

The top-ranked Nadal was forced to pull out of the best-of-five championship because of tendinitis in his knee. The best-of-five series opens Friday with two singles matches. Doubles is Saturday, with the reverse singles Sunday.

"We're doing well. The team is good, calm and very motivated. All the points are winnable. We have a very professional team that can go after every one of the points." Mancini said.