Copa Davis has undergone many changes in recent years, to the point that the finals are now played at a fixed venue with the best-ranked teams. This has created both supporters and critics, like former tennis player Fabrice Santoro, who has strongly criticized the new format by believing that the essence of the competition has been lost.
In a recent interview with Univers Tennis, Santoro expressed discontent with the changes that the Davis Cup has undergone in recent years, emphasizing that the ties should be played in one of the two countries involved. "The Davis Cup was destroyed in 2019. If there was something that should not have been changed, it was the format of home and away matches. It's hard to get excited about a France-Belgium match in Bologna. It should be played in France or Belgium," he stated.
Gone are the legendary finals between Spain or Argentina, where the atmosphere was electric. The concept of having a fixed venue often benefits the hosting country, but that mystique and unique ambiance that was felt in the competition are lost. In the short term, it doesn't seem likely to change, but if more experts or players start speaking up, a future change to restore that purity to such a legendary and special tournament like this could be considered.
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