In a groundbreaking development, the Chinese mainland is set to host the group stage matches of the esteemed Davis Cup Finals for the very first time this September, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced on Thursday.
The state-of-the-art Hengqin International Tennis Center in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, will be the venue for one of the four groups, marking a significant milestone for China in the realm of international tennis. This event is scheduled to take place from September 10 to 15.
The other groups will continue their tradition in established locations: Manchester in the United Kingdom, Valencia in Spain, and Bologna in Italy. Notably, the Unipol Arena in Bologna and the Pabellon Fuente de San Luis in Valencia will host the group stage for the third consecutive year, while the AO Arena in Manchester returns for its second year.
This expansion of the Davis Cup Finals underscores the growing importance of emerging markets in the global tennis scene and offers a unique opportunity for the Chinese mainland to showcase its passion and commitment to the sport. Fans can look forward to electrifying matches as top-tier athletes from around the world compete for glory on diverse international stages.
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China to host Davis Cup Finals group stage matches for first time
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