Wilander criticises Davis Cup revamp as 'last' final looms


  • Tennis
  • Sunday, 18 Nov 2018

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 6, 2018 Former tennis player Mats Wilander REUTERS/Charles Platiau

LONDON (Reuters) - The Davis Cup must not try to compete with the soon-to-be-launched ATP Cup and revert to its traditional home and away format, according to Swedish great Mats Wilander.

In a controversial move the International Tennis Federation (ITF) this year voted to revamp the 118-year-old team event which is known for its partisan, soccer-like crowds.

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