The Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group quarterfinal against Kazakhstan will be played at Marrara Sporting Complex on a purpose-built grass court in July.
The Northern Territory Chief Minister Adam Giles and Sport and Recreation Minister Gary Higgins were joined by Tennis Australia’s Todd Woodbridge to make the historic announcement in Darwin today.
“This is huge for the Territory and great news for local tennis fans. We have worked hard to secure one of the world’s most widely watched and highly anticipated sporting events and I’m confident there will be a huge turnout at Marrara for some first class tennis” Chief Minister Giles said.
Australian Davis Cup Captain, Wally Masur, is looking forward to taking his team to the Top End for the first time.
“All the boys are really looking forward to heading to Darwin for the quarterfinals. It’s been a long time since Australia has had the opportunity to play a home Davis Cup tie in the World Group and I know the people of the Northern Territory will be keen to support the team and spur us all on.
“Being able to play on grass in the middle of the Australian winter is an absolute bonus and will give us our best chance to progress to the semis. I’m sure the atmosphere will be incredible and we promise to put on a good show.”
“We are thrilled to have this opportunity to host the Davis Cup quarterfinal here in Darwin,” Sam Gibson, Manager of Tennis NT said today.
“This is a big vote of confidence from the Northern Territory government and from Tennis Australia. We have a fantastic tennis culture here in the NT and this is our chance to continue to promote grow our grassroots programs and engage more people in our terrific sport.”
The Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group quarterfinal will be held from 17-19 July at the Marrara Sports Complex.
Work on the purpose build courts is expected to begin today. Click here for a sneak peek at the concept drawing.
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