Italy to host Davis Cup Final 8 from 2025

NEW DELHI: The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced that Italy will be the host nation for the Davis Cup Final 8 from 2025 through 2027.
Italy, led by Jannik Sinner, claimed victory in this year's competition, which concluded in Spain in November. The tournament, previously held in Malaga since 2022, will see a change of venue.
ITF president David Haggerty stated: "We are delighted to partner with the FITP (Italian tennis federation) for the Davis Cup Final 8." He further noted: "Italy has a rich history in tennis and a proven ability to host world-class sporting events."
Bologna has been selected as the venue for the 2025 competition.
FITP president Angelo Binaghi expressed his enthusiasm: "We are thrilled to have been selected as hosts and look forward to welcoming the best teams in the world to our country next November and for the next three years."
The ITF also revealed the 2025 Davis Cup qualifiers' first-round draw. Italy receives automatic qualification to the Final 8, whilst the Netherlands, 2024's runners-up, will enter in the second round.
The opening round will see 26 teams competing across 13 ties, scheduled for either January 31, 2025 to February 1, or February 1 to February 2.
The format includes two singles matches on the first day, followed by a doubles match and two singles matches on the second day.
Successful teams from these 13 ties will progress to September's second qualifying round.
Key matchups include Sweden versus Australia, France against Brazil, and Britain facing Japan.