Is the Davis Cup moving to Abu Dhabi?
The Davis Cup could take place in Abu Dhabi as early as next year.
by Nikolaus Fink
last edit: Nov 26, 2021, 03:23 pm
During these days in Innsbruck, Turin and Madrid the group matches of the Davis Cup 2021 will take place, the international tennis federation (ITF) and organizer Kosmos are already making plans for the coming year behind the scenes. And as the "Telegraph" claims , these could well result in far-reaching changes.
Because the Davis Cup in Abu Dhabi could take place in the coming season. According to the report, the final tournament will take place in the United Arab Emirates for five consecutive years and will become a twelve-day event. It should be played in several locations.
However, the soccer World Cup, which will take place in Qatar, not too far away, in 2022, speaks against a premiere next year. And some players should not be enthusiastic about the plans given the venue and the associated travel time.
The ITF has already responded to The Tennis Podcast: "Speculations about a venue for the Davis Cup finals are nothing new. The ITF Board of Directors is working with Kosmos to review the venues for 2022 and is expected to be until the end of Final tournament make a decision. "