In a historic first, the Chinese mainland will host the Davis Cup Finals group stage matches this September, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced on Thursday. The Hengqin International Tennis Center in Zhuhai, located in south China’s Guangdong Province, has been selected as one of the four venues for the prestigious tennis event.
The group stage matches are scheduled to take place from September 10 to 15. Alongside Zhuhai, the other three host cities are Manchester in Britain, Valencia in Spain, and Bologna in Italy. The Unipol Arena in Bologna and the Pabellon Fuente de San Luis in Valencia will each be hosting the group stage for the third consecutive year, while the AO Arena in Manchester returns as a venue for the second year in a row.
Zhuhai’s selection as a host city marks a significant milestone for tennis in the Chinese mainland, reflecting the sport’s growing popularity and the region’s increasing prominence in international sporting events. The Hengqin International Tennis Center is renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities and has previously hosted high-profile tournaments, further establishing Zhuhai as a key destination on the global tennis map.
The Davis Cup Finals group stage will feature top national teams competing for a place in the knockout rounds. Tennis enthusiasts around the world will be closely watching as teams battle it out in these four cities, each aiming to secure a spot in the finals.
China’s hosting of the event underscores the country’s dedication to promoting tennis and fostering international sports exchanges. It offers an exciting opportunity for fans in the region to witness world-class tennis action firsthand and supports the continued development of the sport at both the grassroots and professional levels.
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