The International Tennis Federation and Kosmos Tennis have announced that three cities will stage this year's Davis Cup Finals between 25 November - 5 December, making a significant change in comparison to 2019.
Madrid will host two groups, the semi-final and the final, while the other four countries go to Innsbruck and Turin to determine the other two semi-finalists that will join the closing stages in Madrid. Madrid Arena replaces Caja Magica as the Spanish capital's venue, previously staging the Madrid Masters between 2002-2008.
"We are very excited to bring the Davis Cup Finals to Innsbruck and Turin. Both cities submitted impressive bids that promise a world-class experience for players and fans and include stringent measures to ensure the health and safety of all in attendance. It was important to find two European cities well connected to Madrid, with similar playing conditions and a smooth transition for players traveling from other venues. With the three venues' confirmation, we are already working hard to offer the best possible event in 2021," Albert Costa, director of the Davis Cup Finals said.
The proposals announced in January aimed to provide a better schedule for players while bringing the competition to new audiences and improving the experience for fans. Following a thorough bid process, we are delighted to confirm Innsbruck and Turin as co-hosts alongside Madrid. We are confident that, together, they will deliver an outstanding world championship event for players and fans alike," ITF Senior Executive Director, Professional Tennis, Kris Dent said.
2021 Davis Cup Finals venues and groups:
Madrid Arena, Madrid (ESP)
Group A: Spain, Russian Tennis Federation (RTF), Ecuador
Group B: Canada, Kazakhstan, Sweden
Quarter-finals: Winner Group A v group runner-up; Winner Group B v group runner-up
Semi-finals and Final
Olympia-Halle, Innsbruck (AUT)
Group C: France, Great Britain, Czech Republic
Group F: Serbia, Germany, Austria
Quarter-final: Winner Group C v Winner Group F
Pala Alpitour Arena, Turin (ITA)
Group D: Croatia, Australia, Hungary
Group E: USA, Italy, Colombia
Quarter-final: Winner Group D v Winner Group E