[Marc Spilkintin]

The ITF today announced the venues for the 2011 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group first round ties taking place on 4-6 March.
Serbia will begin its title defence against India at the Spens Sports Center in Novi Sad. France, this year’s runner-up, must wait to find out the venue for its first round tie in Austria, as the Austrian Tennis Federation has been given an extension by the ITF until 22 December.
All venues are subject to a successful site visit by the ITF.

DAVIS CUP BY BNP PARIBAS 2011

WORLD GROUP FIRST ROUND, 4-6 MARCH

Serbia v India
Venue: Spens Sports Center
City: Novi Sad, Serbia
Surface: Indoor hard

Sweden v Russia
Venue: Borashallen
Location: Boras, Sweden
Surface: Indoor hard

Czech Republic v Kazakhstan
Venue: CEZ Arena
Location: Ostrava, Czech Republic
Surface: Indoors (surface tbc)

Argentina v Romania
Venue: Parque Roca
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Surface: Outdoor clay

Chile v USA
Venue: Estadio Nacional
Location: Santiago, Chile
Surface: Outdoor clay

Belgium v Spain
Venue: Spiroudome
Location: Charleroi, Belgium
Surface: Indoors (surface tbc)

Croatia v Germany
Venue: Dom Sportova
Location: Zagreb, Croatia
Surface: Indoor hard

Austria v France
Venue in Austria: to be announced on 22 December