Spain Selected as One of Four Host Nations for Davis Cup Finals Group Stages
Spain has been selected as one of the four host nations for the group stages of the Davis Cup Finals. The prestigious Puente Romano Club de Tennis has been named as the venue for the 2022 event. The group stages will see 16 nations battling it out in Spain, Britain, Germany, and Italy. Spain has a rich history of hosting Davis Cup ties, with the most recent one being in 2019.
Wildcard Entry for Spain in This Year’s Group Stages
Spain has been granted a wildcard entry into this year’s group stages, which are scheduled to take place from 14-18 September. The format of the competition requires each nation to play against each other three times. The top two teams will then advance to a knockout competition in November.
Bologna, Hamburg, and Glasgow to Host Other Group Matches
The other group matches of the Davis Cup will be hosted by Bologna, Hamburg, and Glasgow. The Davis Cup deal is set to run for five years, with Andalucia expressing interest in hosting more events in the future.
Andalucia’s President Highlights the Benefits of Hosting the Davis Cup
Juanma Moreno, the president of the Junta de Andalucia, emphasized the benefits of hosting events like the Davis Cup. He stated that such events have a tremendous capacity to promote Andalucia as they attract numerous fans and media attention to the area. Moreno further added that Andalucia is an exceptional region for sports and they aim to continue hosting events of this magnitude.
Spanish Tennis Legend Manola Santana Passes Away
In other news, tributes have been pouring in for Spanish tennis legend Manola Santana, who recently passed away.
