“I’m sure it’s an open match in some ways. But I think that Spain is the favorite.

“They’re playing at home. They have an incredibly solid team.

“But then again, the Argentineans, they have their players and their team, as well. If a surprise happens, anything’s possible. Obviously it’s normal to favor the Spaniards with Rafa (Nadal) on the team back on clay. It’s logical.”

- Six-time Barclays ATP World Tour champion Roger Federer assessing the upcoming final between host nation Spain and title hopeful Argentina this weekend