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**kubekniekubek** · 06-06-2008, 12:39 AM

Spaniards are afraid of Americans even on clay

I find it difficult to believe...

MADRID, Spain (AP) -The selection process to determine which city will host Spain's Davis Cup semifinal series against the United States is threatening to turn into a mutiny.
The players and team captain are upset that the Spanish tennis federation appears to be ready to overlook home-court advantage in favor of sponsorship money.
Madrid is one of four cities vying to host the Sept. 19-21 best-of-five series at the Las Ventas bullring. Benidorm, Tenerife and Gijon are also trying to win the right to host the event.

The Spanish players are worried that Madrid's 1,800-foot altitude - making it the highest capital city in Europe - will take away its precious clay-court advantage against the defending champions.

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/24488074/

Whoa this is deep.

I know that they all really want to go to the beach, that's the real reason.

Seriously though, Madrid tourism is a big DC sponsor and the city would offer the biggest venue holding 23 K that's BIG BUCKS$$$$, so Madrid looks like a shoo-in.

I seriously doubt any Spanish players would boycott if/when Madrid is selected.

06-06-2008, 12:39 AM	#9
kubekniekubek Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 701 Senior Member	Spaniards are afraid of Americans even on clay I find it difficult to believe... MADRID, Spain (AP) -The selection process to determine which city will host Spain's Davis Cup semifinal series against the United States is threatening to turn into a mutiny. The players and team captain are upset that the Spanish tennis federation appears to be ready to overlook home-court advantage in favor of sponsorship money. Madrid is one of four cities vying to host the Sept. 19-21 best-of-five series at the Las Ventas bullring. Benidorm, Tenerife and Gijon are also trying to win the right to host the event. The Spanish players are worried that Madrid's 1,800-foot altitude - making it the highest capital city in Europe - will take away its precious clay-court advantage against the defending champions. http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/24488074/ Whoa this is deep. I know that they all really want to go to the beach, that's the real reason. Seriously though, Madrid tourism is a big DC sponsor and the city would offer the biggest venue holding 23 K that's BIG BUCKS$$$$, so Madrid looks like a shoo-in. I seriously doubt any Spanish players would boycott if/when Madrid is selected.
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