Rafael Nadal is expected to be fit for Spain's Davis Cup tie against Germany

Lopez was selected by his country’s Davis Cup captain Sergi Bruguera this week for their quarter-final tie against Germany.

Other members of the team include Pablo Carreno Busta, Roberto Bautista and David Ferrer, who will bout wits with the Germans from April 6 to 8.

Nadal has also been named by Bruguera but it is unclear if he is fit enough to participate.

Lopez’s inclusion means he can’t partake in the clay tournament in Houston, which runs from April 7 to 15.