Davis Cup to undergo huge reform

Friday, 17 August 2018 07:00

Controversial plans to reform the Davis Cup have been given the go-ahead.

A two-thirds majority among 140 nations was needed at the International Tennis Federation (ITF)'s annual general meeting.

The tournament will now be turned into a season-ending 18-team event - as part of a 25-year £2.15bn plan - to start in 2019.

The Lawn Tennis Association, Britain's governing body, opposed the proposals.

The LTA said it remains concerned about scheduling, financing and the division between member nations.

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