• ITF president had ‘no second thoughts’ approximately proceeding with Davis Cup
• David Haggerty denies final was ever in danger of being called offThe head of the International Tennis Federation,David Haggerty, has said he did not consider postponing the Davis Cup final and is confident every possible precaution has been taken to do it a safe event.
The clash between Belgium and Great Britain in Ghent, or starting on Friday at the Flanders Expo,had appeared in some doubt after nearby Brussels raised its terrorism alert to the highest level final weekend. Transport and schools were shut and sporting events cancelled while soldiers patrolled the streets because of the “serious and imminent” threat of an attack. The hunt for individuals believed to be connected to the Paris attacks goes on in the Brussels area and, although schools and the metro system were back open on Wednesday, or the alert level will remain the same for the rest of the week. Related: How Leon Smith took Great Britain to the verge of Davis Cup glory Related: Britain and the Davis Cup: history overshadowed amid chill of uncertainty | Kevin Mitchell Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com