Davis Cup: Todd Woodbridge does not care about Madrid
Only the sporting side of the Davis Cup final tournament was satisfactory, says former Australian top player Todd Woodbridge.
by tennisnet.com
last edit: Dec 04, 2019, 02:49 pm
Todd Woodbridge is a man not only known on court for his good manners. Even as a TV presenter, the Australian knows how to excel, which, as with the Laver Cup, alongside Babsi Schett, is not such a big feat. The Davis Cup final tournament in Madrid, however, has torn Todd Woodbridge out of his comfort zone. Even if he has seen a ray of hope.
"The tennis itself was brilliant," said Woodbridge in an Australian TV show. "But the organization was underground. Starting with problems in the IT to matches that have lasted until four clock early. "The tournament had nothing in common with the traditional Davis Cup experience. "But the biggest topic was the audience. We (Australia) played our first match in front of 400 spectators. And that was a big disappointment. "
Fixed place for Djokovic
Woodbridge also had major problems with the ITF's decision to re-award two wildcards for the final tournament next year, namely Serbia and France. "You have to ask yourself the question: how can you do something like that? It looks like the ITF Novak Djokovic will guarantee a starting place for next year. `We want you to come back as if we're making sure you do not have to play the qualification earlier in the year. '
In one case, Woodbridge did not have his facts right. "And France, they have given a place. The president of the ITF is also a Frenchman who has certainly exercised influence here. "In fact, the President of the World Federation is called David Haggerty and comes from the United States. Who did not get a wildcard for 2020