The new format will involve a qualifying round in February, in which 24 teams will take part in home and away matches – a key element of the Davis Cup’s heritage. The 12 winners will secure a direct place into the final and will join the four semifinalists of the previous year – who qualify without having to play in February – and two wildcards that will be announced before the draw for the qualifying round.
I'm not a big fan of this new format to be honest but at least they will still play some qualifying matches in smaller cities around the world.
I also don't like this growing opinion that mens tennis at the grand slams should be best of 3 instead of best of 5. In a recent interview Federer said he wanted more best of 5 while Novak said he would make grand slams best of 3.
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