Madrid has been chosen to host the first two new-format Davis Cup finals in 2019 and 2020, the organisers of the venerable men's team tennis event said on Thursday (Sep 27). The 118-year-old Davis Cup competition is to undergo a radical change of format AFP/PHILIPPE HUGUEN Under a format proposed by the Kosmos group, headed by Barcelona footballer Gerard Pique, and adopted by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) in August, the competition will bring together 18 nations in one place for a week at the end of the tennis season. "We are delighted to be bringing the 2019 Davis Cup ... finals to Madrid," ITF president David Haggerty said in a statement. "The city is a fitting location to stage the highest quality tennis and great entertainment for thousands of fans from all over the world," he added. The revamped finals are scheduled to take place at La Caja Magica, the current venue for the Madrid Open, in 2019. For 2020 organisers still must decide between holding the event … [Read more...] about Madrid to host new format Davis Cup in 2019 and 2020
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Paire, Pouille give France control in Davis Cup semi
Paire, Pouille give France control in Davis Cup semi The Saigon Times Daily France's Benoit Paire celebrates after winning his match against Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta at Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille, France September 14, 2018 – PHOTO: REUTERS LILLE (REUTERS) - Benoit Paire and Lucas Pouille earned contrasting triumphs as champions France took a grip on their Davis Cup World Group semi-final against Spain on Friday. Paire made a remarkable Cup debut for France, outplaying an injured Pablo Carreno-Busta 7-5 6-1 6-0 in the opening rubber at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. After Paire had breezed to victory in less than two hours, French No.1 Pouille, back where he won the winning point for his country in last year’s final, battled from a set down to beat Roberto Bautista Agut in a classic five-setter 3-6 7-6(5) 6-4 2-6 6-4 in three hours 41 minutes. France’s inspirational captain Yannick Noah praised his two opening day victors, saying Pouille had again “dug … [Read more...] about Paire, Pouille give France control in Davis Cup semi
ITF delegates approve radical Davis Cup overhaul
France's team hold the Davis Cup after winning the 2017 edition. (AFP/Denis Charlet) The shake-up for the men's team tournament received 71.43 per cent support from about 120 delegates at the International Tennis Federation annual meeting in Orlando, well ahead of the two-thirds majority needed for approval. Kosmos, an investment group led by Pique with Japanese and Chinese support, will spend US$3 billion over 25 years on the new event, with a European host for 2019 expected to be announced later this month. "I think Davis Cup has untapped potential," Pique said. "We had to bring this competition again to the top of the tennis world. This is what we expect. "Now we have a lot of work to do, with the federations, with the players. We want to know what the players want and make the best world possible." The current Davis Cup format is a knockout event played February, July, September and November at home and away venues around the globe, best-of-five match ties following Grand Slam … [Read more...] about ITF delegates approve radical Davis Cup overhaul
British tennis chiefs to vote against Davis Cup reform
British tennis chiefs said on Wednesday (Aug 15) they will vote against the controversial reforms planned for the Davis Cup, claiming the radical changes could see fewer players taking part and a waning of fan interest. Andy Murray holds up the Davis Cup trophy after Britain's 2015 triumph over Belgium. (AFP/JOHN THYS) The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) said that even though they remain fully supportive of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and its leadership, "regrettably, it is unable to support their proposed Davis Cup reforms at this time, and will oppose the resolution at the ITF AGM tomorrow". Around 120 delegates at the ITF's annual meeting in Orlando will decide Thursday whether proposals by federation chief David Haggerty are to be given the go-ahead. Haggerty's plan will see the Davis Cup's sprawling existing format, stretched across the calendar year and played in all corners of the globe, condensed into a season-ending 18-nation event played at a single, … [Read more...] about British tennis chiefs to vote against Davis Cup reform
Nadal crushes Zverev as Spain reach Davis Cup semi finals
(L-R) Spain's Marc Lopez, Rafa Nadal, David Ferrer, captain Sergi Bruguera, Pablo Carreno-Busta, Roberto Bautista and Feliciano Lopez celebrate after beating Germany during the Davis Cup quarter-final tennis match. (JOSE JORDAN/AFP) The world number one's 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 win in Valencia drew the tie level at 2-2, before veteran David Ferrer battled to a marathon 7-6 (7/1), 3-6, 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 7-5 victory over Philipp Kohlschreiber to finish the job. Two breaks in each set were enough for Nadal to seal an impressively comfortable victory over world number four Zverev in what was only the 31-year-old's second outing since returning from a hip injury. Nadal said after the match he is still regaining sharpness. "The first set was fantastic," Nadal said. "There were times when I lost a bit of control because the match was tough, I had not competed for a long time and to maintain the level of the first set was complicated for me. "But in general it was a very important match and I am very … [Read more...] about Nadal crushes Zverev as Spain reach Davis Cup semi finals
Vietnam promoted to Davis Cup Group II
Vietnamese tennis player Ly Hoang Nam (Photo: vnecdn.net) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has been promoted to Davis Cup, Asia/Oceania Zone Group II in 2019. The Vietnamese team defeated Qatar 3-0 in the play-off match of Davis Cup, Asia/Oceania Zone Group III, which took place on April 7. Both Trinh Linh Giang and Ly Hoang Nam won 2-0 against their rivals in the two men’s singles matches. In the men’s doubles, Pham Minh Tuan and Le Quoc Khanh secured their victory after two sets. [Vietnam secure second win at Davis Cup] Before the game, Vietnam topped Group A with three wins against Pacific Oceania, Cambodia and Malaysia. Qatar was the runners-up of Group B with two wins and one loss. Kuwait has also been promoted to Group II alongside Vietnam after beating Malaysia 2-0.-VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam promoted to Davis Cup Group II
VN tennis team start Davis Cup with two winning games
Road to victory: Lý Hoàng Nam continued the winning trend. Photo courtesy of webthethao.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Trịnh Linh Giang and Lý Hoàng Nam started the Davis Cup with positive news, winning both single games against Pacific Oceania yesterday. Playing against Heve Kelley, Trịnh Linh Giang of Becamex Bình Dương won both sets 6-0, 6-2. The second single match between Lý Hoàng Nam and Pacific Oceania’s best player Matthew Stubbings was much anticipated byspectators. More than 500 viewers packed the court. Nam won both sets 6-3, 6-1. The same day the doubles team of Phạm Minh Tuấn and Lê Quốc Khánh lost against Pacific Oceania at 6-1, 3-6, 3-6 Strong start: Trịnh Linh Giang won the first single. Photo courtesy of webthethao.vn … [Read more...] about VN tennis team start Davis Cup with two winning games
Davis Cup Group III opens, 9 teams competing
The Vietnamese team (Source: thanhnienthudo.com) Hanoi (VNA) – The Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group III event kicked off in Hanoi on April 2 night, with the participation of nine teams. The teams, hailing from Vietnam, Cambodia, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Pacific Oceania, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Syria, are divided into two groups. According to the tournament’s rankings, the Vietnamese team is considered the first seed of Pool A which also comprises Cambodia, Pacific Oceania and Malaysia. Meanwhile, the first seed of Pool B is Kuwait. As scheduled, the Vietnamese tennis players will face rivals from Pacific Oceania at the opening match on April 3. The host team includes Ly Hoang Nam, Pham Minh Tuan, Trinh Linh Giang, Le Quoc Khanh and Truong Quoc Bao. The tournament is set to wrap up on April 7.-VNA … [Read more...] about Davis Cup Group III opens, 9 teams competing
Việt Nam expect promotion in Davis Cup
Lý Hoàng Nam practises in Hà Nội to prepare for the Davis Cup. — Photo VTFViet Nam News Tennis HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam target a berth in the higher group when they take part in the Davis Cup, Asia/Oceania Zone Group III competition next week. The national team includes some of the strongest athletes — World No 465 Lý Hoàng Nam, national champion Phạm Minh Tuấn, rising star Trịnh Linh Giang and veteran player Lê Quốc Khánh under captain Trương Quốc Bảo and foreign trainer Tanveer Ashiq. They took their first training in Hà Nội yesterday. “They are currently the best players, and with the advantage of the home turf, we hope to be promoted to Group II next season,” said Bảo. This is the first time such a major tournament is being organised in the capital after four previous editions in HCM City. The tournament will see nine teams divided … [Read more...] about Việt Nam expect promotion in Davis Cup
Vietnam to compete in Davis Cup, Group 3
Vietnamese tennis players will compete in the Davis Cup’s Asia/Oceania zone, Group 3 to be held in Hanoi in April. Ly Hoang NamThe team includes Ly Hoang Nam, Trinh Linh Giang, Pham Minh Tuan and Le Quoc Khanh.Players will begin training in HCM City in early March guided by coaches Truong Quoc Bao and Tanveer Ashiq of Pakistan, before leaving for Hanoi to familiarise themselves with the weather and local courts.The southern province of Tay Ninh-born Nam will be the key player for the Vietnamese team in singles and doubles.Nam is world No 471 and won the boy’s doubles title of the 2015 Wimbledon Championship with Indian partner Sumit Nagal, becoming the first Vietnamese tennis player to win a Grand Slam.The Davis Cup in Hanoiwill feature nine teams, namely Syria, Arab Saudi, Qatar, Pacific Oceania, Malaysia, Kuwait, Jordan, Cambodia and the hosts Vietnam.The teams will be divided into two groups. The best two teams in each group will compete in the semi-finals to determine … [Read more...] about Vietnam to compete in Davis Cup, Group 3