ITF to hear Davis Cup appeal

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has agreed to hear an appeal by Pakistan against the awarding of their Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group 11 tie to New Zealand, the Pakistan Tennis Federation said. Pakistan were disqualified from this month’s Davis...

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has agreed to hear an appeal by Pakistan against the awarding of their Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group 11 tie to New Zealand, the Pakistan Tennis Federation said.

Pakistan were disqualified from this month’s Davis Cup tie against New Zealand played in Yangon, Myanmar after Sri Lankan referee Ashita Ajigala ruled that the grass court had become unplayable and dangerous.

The tie was played in Myanmar after New Zealand refused to visit Pakistan due to security concerns. Pakistani players and officials strongly protested against the decision to award the tie to New Zealand.

The appeal will be heard by the ITF’s Board of Directors next month.

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