Denis Shapovalov: Davis Cup and ATP Cup should become one event
Canadian Denis Shapovalov believes that the ATP Cup and Davis Cup should be merged to create a world championship event in tennis. According to Reuters, Shapovalov says: "It would be great to have just one event that would represent the World Cup.
by Felix Lang
last edit: Jan 09, 2020, 08:44 am
The Davis Cup took place in Madrid at the end of the year. 18 nations came together to compete for the title with around $ 18 million in prize money. The ATP CUP, which is taking place for the first time this year, will be held with 24 nations competing against each other in three Australian cities over ten days. The prize money is $ 15 million.
"We played the World Cup a month ago and now we feel like we're going to be playing right behind. It would be great if they could organize a big event to make it a unique and special tournament. Hopefully they can get together and make a difference. "
The Canadian ranks 15th in the world and finds it strange to have two team events in a row. The Davis Cup final took place at the end of the season, while the ATP Cup is the first tournament of the new season.
"I find it a little strange to have it happen at a similar time to the Davis Cup. It's a strange feeling playing a World Cup and then hitting another event that is pretty much the same thing, says Denis Shapovalov .
The results so far speak a very similar language
3 teams were in the same group at the ATP CUP, namely Australia, Canada and Germany. Without this fact, the quarter-finals might even have been identical.
Perhaps this is also a fact that supports the opinion of Denis Shapovalov and that in the future there should only be one big tennis world championship, which then becomes a big event alongside the majors.