Davis Cup action between Proteas and Luxembourg
Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Europe/Africa Group 2 tie.
THE South African Davis Cup team arrived in Irene on Sunday evening and wasted no time in getting onto the practice courts early on Monday, February 29, at the Irene Country Club ahead of their Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Europe/Africa Group 2 tie against Luxembourg from March 4 to 6. The South African team is made up of players Tucker Vorster, Lloyd Harris, Ruan Roelofse, Dean O’Brien, Keith-Patrick Crowley and team captain Marcos Ondruska.
South Africa is ranked 56 and Luxembourg 58 on the Davis Cup world rankings. This is the first time the two nations will be playing against each other.
Programme for the tie:
Friday, March 4: 09:45: Opening Ceremony. The first singles match will start at 10:00 with the second rubber following immediately thereafter.
Saturday, March 5: 12.00: Doubles match.
Sunday, March 6: 10:00: First reverse singles match, followed by final singles match.
All the matches are played as the best of five sets until a result has been achieved.
Tickets to the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Euro/Africa Zone Group 2 South Africa vs Luxembourg tie are available at R100 per person and at R250 for a season ticket (three day ticket) via www.webtickets.co.za and instore at Pick n Pays with Money counters.
