Bengaluru, Dec. 5 -- Bengaluru has been chosen to host India's Davis Cup World Group stage tie against the Netherlands, slated for February 7 and 8 next year. The city secured the hosting rights, edging out a bid from the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA).
Renowned for its vibrant tennis culture and passionate fan base, the Karnataka capital has a proven track record in staging high-profile international sporting events.
Bengaluru has hosted several Davis Cup ties over the decades, including India's contests against Australia (1970), Sweden (1985), Indonesia (2013), Serbia (2014) and Uzbekistan (2017).
The venue, SM Krishna Tennis Stadium, recently staged international events, including the women's Billie Jean King Cup playoffs in Nov...