Islamabad, Dec 31 : The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has turned down the Pakistan Tennis Federation’s (PTF) request to host the Davis Cup on its soil till the security scenario becomes feasible in the country.
The move follows after the ITF felt that Pakistan’s security preparations for hosting the event were inadequate.
“The ITF has rejected our appeal. It said it can’t allow us to host Davis Cup matches until the security situation in the country becomes feasible for such activities,” The Express Tribune quoted PTF Secretary Mumtaz Yousuf, as saying.
Yousuf, however, said Pakistan would likely get a chance to host such tournaments in future as the ITF has promised to amend the law on the shifting of matches.
“The ITF has given us two options for our future home ties. Firstly, it has assured us the ties barring inevitable circumstances. Also, if the matches are forced to be moved away, Pakistan will have the option of choosing the new venue, something that is not possible under the current rules,” he added.
Pakistan has not hosted a Davis Cup tie since 2005 because tennis teams have been reluctant to visit the country due to security reasons. (ANI)
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