Piqué ‘s Davis Cup stays in Spain … for the group stage. After two editions in which the finals have been held in Madrid , the transfer to Abu Dhabi of the decisive rounds is a fact in the absence of official confirmation, but Kosmos Tennis has given its project and the layout of the tournament a turn, leaving four venues, including Malaga , for the group stage to be held between 14 and 18 September.
Together with Malaga, Bologna, Glasgow and Hamburg they officially appear as alternative venues to the main one for a group stage that takes place two months before the final, scheduled for the weekend of November 25-27 and for which Spain , with Alcaraz and Nadal as stilettos and with the status of host, starts with an advantage to qualify.
The Martín Carpena Pavilion in Málaga will be the Spanish headquarters of a group that will have Spain and it is pending to know their rivals, in a draw that will be held on March 31 in London. The national team earned its ticket in the previous weeks, by defeating Romania in a series held at the Puente Romano Tennis Club and with clay as an ally. In the Carpena, yes, they will have to adapt to the already classic indoor hard surface in the Davis de Piqué and Kosmos.
Albert Costa, director of the Davis Cup Finals, analyzed the choice of Malaga, Glasgow, Hamburg and Bologna as sub-venues for the group stage. « We are proud to see how several countries have shown their interest in hosting one of the groups of the Davis Cup finals. This clearly demonstrates the value and success of the competition, as well as what it means for the countries involved. The multi-venue format of the group stage in 2021 was a huge success in enhancing the fan experience and reaching new audiences.”
