Lukewarm response to proposed Davis Cup revamp
China Daily | Updated: 2018-03-01 08:16
The Australians are surprised. The Brits are skeptical. And the French are downright angry.
"They have just killed the Davis Cup," French player Nicolas Mahut said in reaction to bold plans to transform the 118-year-old competition into a one-week, 18-nation World Cup of Tennis.
The International Tennis Federation is trying to bring some glamor and relevance to the team event, as well as lure back top players who often choose to skip Davis Cup matches amid a crowded tournament calendar.
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