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ITF revises date of Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Final for 2012-13

The ITF today announced revised dates for the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Final in 2012 and 2013. The Final has been brought forward by two weeks due to the shortening of the men’s calendar from 2012, and will take place during the weekend immediately following the ATP World Tour Finals in London.

The 2012 Davis Cup Final will be held on 16-18 November, while the 2013 Final will take place on 15-17 November. The full dates for the 2012 and 2013 competitions are as follows:

2012

1st round: 10-12 February
Quarterfinals: 6-8 April
Semifinals and World Group play-offs: 14-16 September
Final: 16-18 November

2013

1st round: 1-3 February
Quarterfinals: 5-7 April
Semifinals and World Group play-offs: 13-15 September
Final: 15-17 November

The 2011 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas continues this weekend with the World Group quarterfinals on 8-10 July. Sweden hosts Serbia in Halmstad; Argentina is at home to Kazakhstan in Buenos Aires; USA hosts Spain in Austin, Texas; and Germany is at home to France in Stuttgart. The Buenos Aires tie will take place on 7-9 July due to government elections in Argentina.

Davis Cup by BNP Paribas is the largest annual international team competition in sport with 130 nations entered in 2011. The title sponsor is BNP Paribas, the Official Bank of Davis Cup. International sponsors are Turismo Madrid (Official Tourist Destination), HP (Official Technology Sponsor), Rolex (Official Timekeeper), Hugo Boss (Official Men's Fashion Clothing Sponsor), Adecco (Official HR Partner) and NH Hoteles (Official Hotel). Wilson Sporting Goods (Official Ball) is an international partner. Follow all the action on www.daviscup.com, www.copadavis.com and www.twitter.com/daviscup.

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