NEW DELHI: The International Tennis Federation has confirmed Dubai as the venue for the Asia/Oceania Group I Fed Cup matches, to be held in UAE’s commercial capital from March 3 to 7.
The ITF had initially announced that Nur-Sultan (formerly Astana), Kazakhstan, would be hosting the event after moving out the matches from Dongguan, China, due to the Coronoavirus threat ravaging the nation. The https://sportzpower.com/node/8580Asia/Oceania Group I matches were originally scheduled to be played in Dongguan from February 4-8.
“The event will be held in the week following the ATP Dubai tournament at the same venue, and will see six nations China P.R., Chinese Taipei, India, Indonesia, Korea Rep. and Uzbekistan – compete for a place in the Fed Cup Play-offs in April,” an ITF release said.
The six teams will vie for two spots in Fed Cup Play-offs.
“Being in Dubai makes no difference. But the dates give enough time to Sania (Mirza) for her recovery. Doubles is an important point. Ankita is playing well. The other team members will also get some tournament to play under their belt,” India’s Fed Cup captain Vishal Uppal told PTI.
Sania’s participation had been in doubt due to a calf injury she aggravated during the Australian Open, where she pulled out of the mixed doubles before retiring mid-way into her women’s doubles opening round match.
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