"Alexander Zverev and Boris Becker Demand Overhaul of Davis Cup Rules, Asserting Lack of Tennis Expertise in Current Format"
ATPWednesday, 20 September 2023 at 09:00
Germany’s young tennis Alexander Zverev joins legendary Boris
Becker in criticizing the new format of the Davis Cup.
The new format of the oldest competition in the tennis
calendar has come under scanner after witnessing empty stands in the earlier
competitions.
The new format forced teams of one group to play all of
their matches at one venue. Before this year, there was a home-and-away kind
of format in the competition.
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Becker was the first big-name player in the world of tennis to
criticised such a move in a message posted on his social media platform.
“Guys, whoever came up with these rules knows nothing about
tennis! A change has to be made quickly, perhaps even back to the old format
with home and away games,” Becker wrote.
Zverev joined the German legend and stated that the oldest
competition in the world must return to its original format.
"Absolutely 100% right! The Davis Cup is one of the
oldest competitions in the world that money could never have brought. Back to
the real Davis Cup and back to tennis history," Zverev wrote.
After the new format, eight teams will now participate in
the quarterfinal of the Davis Cup in the Spanish city of Malaga.
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
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