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**SmuffNuSMaxqh** · 10-16-2009, 06:11 PM

I don't know if it's the main reason, but it's got to be a significant part of it. Once in 2 years would be fine, but home and away format is what makes Davis cup relevant. Much of it's apeal is based on patriotism and supporting "your tribe" no matter what. That aspect would be almost completely lost if say Argentina and Switzerland played in Sweden. Tennis is not soccer with thousands of traveling supporters...

It's always interesting to get a different perspective on this. It never occurred to me that for some people Davis Cup and its current format would work.

I live in Toronto (Masters Tournament) and close enough the NY (US Open) so seeing great tennis is not an issue.

I honestly have very little interest in Davis Cup specifically because of how it is spread out and skipped by many players. If it was a concentrated event then I think the competition would be better and I'd enjoy it more.

On the other hand, I'm okay to be able to see the tennis that I do and leave Davis Cup to others especially if it fills a void for many people who don't have the same opportunities as I do to watch great tennis.

10-16-2009, 06:11 PM	#13
SmuffNuSMaxqh Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 587 Senior Member	I don't know if it's the main reason, but it's got to be a significant part of it. Once in 2 years would be fine, but home and away format is what makes Davis cup relevant. Much of it's apeal is based on patriotism and supporting "your tribe" no matter what. That aspect would be almost completely lost if say Argentina and Switzerland played in Sweden. Tennis is not soccer with thousands of traveling supporters... It's always interesting to get a different perspective on this. It never occurred to me that for some people Davis Cup and its current format would work. I live in Toronto (Masters Tournament) and close enough the NY (US Open) so seeing great tennis is not an issue. I honestly have very little interest in Davis Cup specifically because of how it is spread out and skipped by many players. If it was a concentrated event then I think the competition would be better and I'd enjoy it more. On the other hand, I'm okay to be able to see the tennis that I do and leave Davis Cup to others especially if it fills a void for many people who don't have the same opportunities as I do to watch great tennis.
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