Novak Djokovic wants finals to move around the world

Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic expressed the need for the Davis Cup knockout phase to be taken to different areas of the world, as he preps for the quarter-final match between Serbia and Britain in Spain.

Since the tournament’s restructuring in 2019, the final stages have consistently taken place in Spanish cities.

Serbia is set to play Britain in Malaga, the venue for the semi-finals and final happening over the weekend.

Djokovic stated, “This is a competition that is played globally. It shouldn’t stay in one place more than a year.”

The week-long event involved eight nations, excluding Spain who failed to qualify.

The Davis Cup, a century-old competition, was transformed due to changes in the format, hence creating a season-ending tournament in a bid to showcase the top players according to a £2.15bn proposal by the Kosmos investment group led by former Spain footballer Gerard Pique.

Portrayed as the World Cup of tennis, the inaugural event featured 18 teams held in Madrid, and continue to be held in the Spanish capital for the final stages of the 2020-21 event.

Djokovic, the world number one, emphasized the importance of more communication between the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the top players regarding the Davis Cup.

Changes won’t be implemented until at least 2025, with the current format expected to remain in place for next year.

Australian world number 12 Alex de Minaur and Australian doubles legend Mark Woodforde shared their thoughts on the tournament’s current structure, indicating the need for further discussions regarding potential changes.