World leader Novak Djokovic shared his views on the current format of the Davis Cup, which, since 2019, has held its finals in just one location. While representing his nation in the quarterfinals in Malaga, Spain, Djokovic expressed his desire to make the event more global. Upon his arrival, he spoke about the lack of time to celebrate, emphasizing the intensity of the last week of the season.
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Djokovic stated that the Davis Cup is one of his big goals this year, highlighting his desire to contribute to a victory. However, he addressed criticism of the current format, suggesting that the ideal model should be a combination of old and new.
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The Serbian player expressed concerns about the lack of games in his country, highlighting the importance of allowing nations to host events and providing opportunities for local audiences to watch games.
Commenting on the ongoing discussions, Djokovic emphasized the need to involve Davis Cup players and teams in these debates, pointing out that to date, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) had not contacted the players. He expressed the importance of hearing different perspectives, highlighting the tradition of home and away games as something the Davis Cup is known for. Djokovic suggested that if the competition adopts a Final Four or Final Eight format, it should travel annually, avoiding staying in the same location for more than a year.