The boys’s ATP Tour, which was given a voice within the decision-making course of by the ITF two years in the past, can be happy on the shorter length.
Many gamers have additionally advocated the return of extra frequent residence and away ties to keep away from two groups having to play at a impartial venue.
In September, the USA, Chile, Germany and Slovakia needed to journey to China to contest the group stage. The USA had 5 males within the prime 20 on the time and none of them made the journey.
Change can be coming to the Billie Jean King Cup Finals from 2025.
The Finals, that are at present contested by 12 groups, will revert to an eight-team occasion to reflect the present Davis Cup format.
To allow the transition, subsequent April’s qualifying ties can be performed in a bunch format, with 21 groups break up into seven teams. The seven group winners will be a part of the hosts within the Finals.
A bidding course of to host subsequent yr’s Finals is below means.
This yr – for the primary time – the Finals of each competitions can be held on the identical venue in Malaga.
The Billie Jean King Cup Finals, which embody Nice Britain, begin on 13 November, with the Davis Cup Finals getting below means six days later.
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