AAT president on Davis Cup in Neuquén: ‘We want to spread tennis across the country’
Agustín Calleri said they ‘know exactly what it means’ as the province prepares for Javier Frana’s local debut as team captain La entrada AAT president on Davis Cup in Neuquén: ‘We want to spread tennis across the country’ se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .
Argentine tennis enthusiasts in Patagonia will have the opportunity to witness the Davis Cup, a premier international men's tennis tournament, for the very first time in Neuquén's Ruca Che Stadium on September 19 and 20. This decision is part of a strategy by the Argentine Tennis Association (AAT) to decentralize major events and spread the sport across the country, particularly in provinces outside Buenos Aires.
AAT President Agustín Calleri expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating that it will bring significant visibility and international recognition to Neuquén, making it the sixth Argentine province to host a series since Argentina first hosted the competition in 1931. Neuquén Governor Rolando Figueroa emphasized the importance of the series as a source of inspiration for young tennis players, hoping it will help make the sport increasingly popular.
Argentina, as the clear favorite, enters the tournament boasting a strong lineup, with 10 players currently ranked within the top 100 of the ATP singles rankings. Türkiye, on the other hand, is a lower-ranked team entering the match without any players currently ranked among the top 300 in the ATP. This will be the southernmost playoff series in the history of Argentine tennis, marking Javier Frana's home soil debut as captain.
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