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David Nalbandian will partner Agustin Calleri in today's crucial Davis Cup final doubles rubber in Mar del Plata with the tie currently level 1-1.

The Argentine number one had not initially been selected to play but made himself available after cruising past David Ferrer 6-3 6-2 6-3 in the opening singles match.

Jose Acasuso was originally meant to partner Calleri but he will now have to sit out, while Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano Lopez will go for Spain.

"It was a relatively short (singles) match. I'll be ready (for the doubles). I feel good," said Nalbandian after beating Ferrer.

Nalbandian has a 10-4 doubles record in Davis Cup play, and is 2-1 with Calleri, though they haven't played together since the 2006 final loss to Russia.

Spain captain Emilio Sanchez Vicario has decided to keep Lopez in his line-up despite the fact that Lopez needed over three hours to defeat Juan Martin del Potro in the second singles yesterday.

Meanwhile. Del Potro picked up a thigh injury in that match and is now a doubt for Sunday's deciding singles.

You can follow LIVE text comments of the doubles rubber right here on Eurosport.yahoo.co.uk from 16:00 British time.

Seán Fay / Eurosport