Australia won't go to India for Davis Cup

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04/25/2009 - Melbourne, Australia (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tennis Australia has decided not to travel to India for next month's Davis Cup zonal matchup in Chennai because of security concerns.

The International Tennis Federation rejected Tennis Australia's appeal to have the May 8-10 tie moved. In turn, the ITF has declared India the winner by forfeit.

"We asked for the tie to be moved because we have major security concerns for the players," said Tennis Australia president Geoff Pollard. "It would be irresponsible of us to send our players into an area of such high risk. Davis Cup is very important to us, but some things are more important than tennis."

Last November, more than 150 people were killed in Mumbai by terrorist attacks over a three-day period.

The ITF said it asked the host nation for a security plan and added that an independent security consultant -- the Olive Group -- was brought in because of Tennis Australia's concerns.

"Following the site visit, the Olive Group reported that it was satisfied that the tie could go ahead as planned," the ITF said in a statement. "Tennis Australia received a copy of the Olive Group report. This, and other information related to the tie, was presented to the Davis Cup Committee, who voted that the tie should proceed in Chennai. Following an appeal by Tennis Australia, the ITF Board of Directors voted to uphold the decision of the Davis Cup Committee, after having received complete documentation for review."

The ITF said the Davis Cup committee will decide if any further sanctions will be levied against Tennis Australia for its decision.

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