SYDNEY: After much talks and series of correspondence, Tennis Australia (TA) opted to withdraw its participation from Davis Cup tie against India, in Chennai, next month due to security concerns. TA declared on Saturday, the team will not leave for Chennai. According to rules, TA will have to face one year suspension, if doesn't participate.
The decision followed the International Tennis Federation Board's rejection of TA's appeal to shift the tie out of India. Earlier, TA sought to change the venue after the attack on Sri Lanken cricket team in Lahore and terror attacks in India last year. According to a release a couple of days back All India Tennis Association had been advised by the ITF that Tennis Australia has officially appealed against the decision of the Davis Cup Committee to the ITF Board regarding confirmation of the Davis Cup venue as Chennai.
AITA was assured that the tie would be held in Chennai from May 8 to 10. Moreover, arrangements were on for the Asia/Oceania Group I tie.
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