The All India Tennis Association today ruled out shifting the Davis Cup tie between India and Australia from Chennai, scheduled in May, saying proper security arrangements will be in place for holding trouble-free matches.
The All India Tennis Association today ruled out shifting the Davis Cup tie between India and Australia from Chennai, scheduled in May, saying proper security arrangements will be in place for holding trouble-free matches.
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An AITA official though admitted that the International Tennis Federation (ITF) had written to them about security concerns raised by the Australian team.
"We are confident of holding the tie in Chennai and there is no need to shift it. ITF wrote to us about Aussies concerns and we have already sent a reply to them.
"There are good security arrangements. Apart from the state police, the security agency which monitored the ATP Chennai Open in January is involved.
"So there is no question of shifting it (tie) from India," the AITA official told PTI. On being asked if ITF had replied back to AITA confirming the tie, the official said, "No, they have not replied but we have assured them about the proper security arrangements.
"We were sent a questionnaire, as is the procedure, and we have replied. As of now the tie is on."
The third and final round tie of the Asia/Oceania Group I between India and Australia is scheduled between May 8-10. The winners will advance to the World Group play-offs.
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