[fubyFrery]

Swiss choose indoor clay for U.S. Davis Cup tie


BASEL, Switzerland (AP)—Switzerland has chosen to host the United States on an indoor clay court at Fribourg in the 2012 Davis Cup.

The Swiss tennis federation says the first-round series will be played Feb. 10-12 at the 7,200-capacity Forum Fribourg arena.

Switzerland’s biggest indoor arenas in Geneva and Zurich were unavailable to stage the match.

The Swiss team did not say whether Roger Federer will play in the series, scheduled two weeks after the Australian Open.

Federer has not played in the first round of the Davis Cup since 2004.

The teams last met in 2009 in the first round, when the Americans won 4-1 in Birmingham, Ala.
http://www.tennis.com/articles/templ...15011&zoneid=4

[jagxj12]

I was wrong about the surface and that probably means that Federer hasn't promised to play and they are trying to help Stan.

[RalfDweflywex]

I don't follow. I think clay was a foregone choice for a US tie. It's easily the US' worst surface while still being a good (great?) surface for Fed, etc. Fed is probably the current world's second best clay court player still. Choosing a hard court would seem to me to provide the US the best chance to win or at worst provide a neutral benefit... and why do that when you have the choice of surface/venue?

[jagxj12]

I thought that since the match is in the middle of hard court season, Roger perhaps would prefer something fast. He is still a big favorite against all Americans on all surfaces...

I was hoping they would play in Basel...

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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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ITF announces seeds for 2012 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Draw
Spain and Argentina head the seeds for the draw for the World Group of the 2012 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas, which takes place in Bangkok on Wednesday 21 September at 18:30 local time (11:30 GMT).

The draws for 2012 Europe/Africa Zone Groups I and II, and Asia/Oceania Zone Groups I and II will also take place in Bangkok. A decision about the scheduling of the draw for 2012 Americas Zone Groups I and II will be made on Tuesday following the completion of the Americas Zone Group II tie between Paraguay and Peru on Monday.

According to the Davis Cup Regulations, the two finalist nations are seeded No. 1 and No. 2 in the World Group for the following year, and will be drawn in opposite halves. Seeds 3-8 are in accordance with the latest ITF Davis Cup Nations Ranking.

World Group

1. Spain
2. Argentina
3. Serbia
4. France
5. Czech Republic
6. USA
7. Croatia
8. Russia

The seeded nations will be drawn against the remaining World Group nations: Austria, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Sweden and Switzerland.

Seeds for the Zone Group I and Group II competitions are also based on the latest Davis Cup Nations Ranking.

Asia/Oceania Zone Group I

1. India
2. Australia

Remaining Nations: China, P.R., Chinese Taipei, Korea, Rep., New Zealand, Uzbekistan.

Europe/Africa Zone Group I

1. Israel
2. South Africa
3. Belgium
4. Romania

Remaining Nations: Denmark, Finland, Great Britain, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia.

Asia/Oceania Zone Group II

1. Philippines
2. Thailand
3. Indonesia
4. Pakistan

Remaining Nations: Hong Kong China, Lebanon, Pacific Oceania, Sri Lanka

Europe/Africa Zone Group II

1. Ukraine
2. Poland
3. Bosnia/Herzegovina
4. Hungary
5. Belarus
6. Latvia
7. Cyprus
8. Estonia
Remaining Nations: Egypt, Ireland, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Moldova, Monaco, Morocco, Turkey.

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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PRESS RELEASE
20 September 2011

Davis Cup by BNP Paribas 2012 Americas Zone Group I draw to be held in Bangkok

The ITF confirmed today that the draw for the 2012 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Americas Zone Group I will also be held in Bangkok on Wednesday 21 September. The draw will take place alongside the draws for the 2012 World Group, Europe/Africa Zone Groups I and II, and Asia/Oceania Zone Groups I and II at 18:30 local time (11:30 GMT).

There is still one remaining play-off tie to be played in the 2011 Americas Zone Group I between Mexico and Colombia on 28-30 October, but the result of this tie will not affect the seeds for 2012 Americas Zone Group I. However the draw for 2012 Americas Zone Group II will now take place following this tie on Monday 31 October.

The seeds for the Americas Zone Group I draw are as follows:

1. Chile

2. Brazil

Remaining Nations: Colombia or Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay.

The seeds for the other draws are already confirmed as follows:

World Group

1. Spain
2. Argentina
3. Serbia
4. France
5. Czech Republic
6. USA
7. Croatia
8. Russia

Remaining Nations: Austria, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Sweden and Switzerland.

Asia/Oceania Zone Group I

1. India
2. Australia

Remaining Nations: China, P.R., Chinese Taipei, Korea, Rep., New Zealand, Uzbekistan.

Europe/Africa Zone Group I

1. Israel
2. South Africa
3. Belgium
4. Romania

Remaining Nations: Denmark, Finland, Great Britain, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia.

Asia/Oceania Zone Group II

1. Philippines
2. Thailand
3. Indonesia
4. Pakistan

Remaining Nations: Hong Kong China, Lebanon, Pacific Oceania, Sri Lanka.

Europe/Africa Zone Group II

1. Ukraine
2. Poland
3. Bosnia/Herzegovina
4. Hungary
5. Belarus
6. Latvia
7. Cyprus
8. Estonia

Remaining Nations: Egypt, Ireland, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Moldova, Monaco, Morocco, Turkey.

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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The News Bulletin of the International Tennis Federation
Special Edition

2012 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Draw

The Draw for the 2012 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas was made today in Bangkok, Thailand. Attached are the drawsheets for the World Group and Zone Groups I and II for 2012. The draw for Americas Zone Group II will take place on 31 October following the conclusion of the 2011 Americas Zone Group I tie between Mexico and Colombia on 28-30 October .

The first round of the 16-nation World Group will be held on 10-12 February, with the quarterfinals taking place on 6-8 April. The semifinals and World Group play-offs will be held on 14-16 September, and the World Group Final on 16-18 November.

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 and www.daviscup.com/es.
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World Group 2012 1st Round 10-12 February

- Spain (s)(c)(*) v Kazakhstan
- Russia (s) v Austria (c)
- France (s) v Canada (c)(*)
- USA (s) v Switzerland (c)
- Italy v Czech Republic (s)(c)
- Sweden v Serbia (s)(c)
- Japan (c)(*) v Croatia (s)
- Germany (c) v Argentina (s)

KEY
- [s] Seed
- [c] Choice of Ground
-[*] Decided by lot

[Kt-viagra]

Yeah, we get to host a tie this year - hopefully in Toronto or Montreal so somewhere close to Ontario so that I can go

[fubyFrery]

Yeah, we get to host a tie this year - hopefully in Toronto or Montreal so somewhere close to Ontario so that I can go

I hope so too . I want to go

[erepsysoulptnw]

EUROPE/AFRICA ZONE GROUP I 1st Round 10-12 February

- Israel (s) v Bye
- Portugal v Bye
- Belgium (s) v Bye
- Great Britain (c) v Slovak Republic
- Finland v Netherlands (c)
- Bye v Romania (s)
- Denmark v Slovenia (c)
- Bye v South Africa (s)

EUROPE/AFRICA ZONE GROUP II 1st Round 10-12 February

- Ukraine (s)(c)(*) v Monaco
- Cyprus (s)(c) v Morocco
- Hungary (s)(c) v Ireland
- Latvia (s) v Egypt (c)(*)
- Moldova v Belarus (s)(c)(*)
- Turkey (c)(*) v Bosnia/Herzegovina (s)
- Luxembourg v Estonia (s)(c)(*)
- Madagascar v Poland (s)(c)(*)

KEY
- [s] Seed
- [c] Choice of Ground
-[*] Decided by lot

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ASIA/OCEANIA ZONE GROUP I 1st Round 10-12 February

- India (s) v Bye
- New Zealand (c) v Uzbekistan
- Korea, Rep. (c) v Chinese Taipei
- China, P.R. v Australia (s)(c)

ASIA/OCEANIA ZONE GROUP II 1st Round 10-12 February

- Philippines (s)(c)(*) v Pacific Oceania
- Pakistan (s)(c) v Lebanon
- Hong Kong, China (c) v Indonesia (s)
- Sri Lanka (c) v Thailand (s)

KEY
- [s] Seed
- [c] Choice of Ground
-[*] Decided by lot

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AMERICAS ZONE GROUP I1st Round 10-12 February

- Chile (s) v Bye
- Peru v Uruguay (c)
- Ecuador v Colombia or Mexico
- Ecuador (c) v Colombia or Ecuador v Mexico (c)
- Bye v Brazil (s)

The Draw for Americas Zone Group II will take place on 31 October, following the completion of the Americas Zone Group I tie between Mexico and Colombia on 28-30 October. This is because the result of the tie will affect the seeds.

KEY
- [s] Seed
- [c] Choice of Ground
-[*] Decided by lot

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Media Release:

CANADA TO PLAY FRANCE IN DAVIS CUP BY BNP PARIBAS WORLD GROUP FIRST ROUND
Team Canada will host France at home for the tie from February 10-12, 2012
Toronto, September 21, 2011 – The draw for the 2012 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group was held on Wednesday at the International Tennis Federation AGM in Bangkok, Thailand. The Miele Canadian Davis Cup team will play a home tie versus France from February 10-12, 2012 in the first round of the World Group.

“France is a very tough team, but we are now amongst the best in the world so every team is going to be tough and we think we are tough too,” said Canada’s captain Martin Laurendeau. “We earned our way here and we are going to prepare over the next few months to prove that we belong. We are so excited to finally have a home tie after being on the road all year. It will be really nice to have our home fans behind us and we are really looking forward to February.”

France is the seeded team with a Davis Cup world ranking of No. 4. They were also the Davis Cup runners-up in 2010 falling to Serbia in the final. Canada is ranked No. 14 in the world. France holds a 1-0 advantage over Canada with the only meeting between the two teams being a 5-0 French victory in 1966. Since there is no history between the teams from after 1970, the choice of ground was decided by lot. Tennis Canada will determine the location and venue for the tie at a later date.

To reach the World Group, Canada was victorious at three road ties this year against Mexico (4-1), Ecuador (3-2) and most recently Israel (3-2) in last weekend’s World Group play-off.

The winner of this tie in February will move on to the World Group quarter-finals and will also be assured of their spot in the World Group for the following year. The losing nation will be forced to play a World Group play-off tie to keep their spot in the elite level for 2013. The last time Canada was in the World Group was 2004 when they fell to the Netherlands 4-1 in the first round.

Davis Cup by BNP Paribas is the largest annual international team competition in sport with more than 130 nations competing. Only 16 countries entered in Davis Cup competition qualify for the World Group each year.

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Tweet by Tennis Canada:

Tennis_Canada Tennis Canada
For those asking, the city & venue for the Canada-France #daviscup tie in February will be announced at a later date.

Tweet by US Davis Cup:

USDavisCupTeam USTA
The #USDavisCupTeam will play at Switzerland in the 2012 World Group First Round Feb. 10-12. Lineups and location TBD.

[erepsysoulptnw]

US at Switzerland will be on clay no? Just a matter of where.

[jagxj12]

US at Switzerland will be on clay no? Just a matter of where.

Indoors in Basel and not necessarily on clay if Roger is playing.


P.S. Just as an educated guess - no one knows for sure yet.

[erepsysoulptnw]

Indoors in Basel and not necessarily on clay if Roger is playing.


P.S. Just as an educated guess - no one knows for sure yet.

Would Roger want indoor hard against the US? And if so how fast a surface are we talking? Surely not one of the ice skating rinks favored by the US?

[addyta.org]

Would Roger want indoor hard against the US? And if so how fast a surface are we talking? Surely not one of the ice skating rinks favored by the US?

Federer is scheduled to play Rotterdam after Davis Cup so I can understand indoor hard.