ARTICLE Spain opt for Seville clay
The Davis Cup final between Spain and the USA will take place in Seville from 3-5 December.
The Spanish Tennis Federation has chosen to play the tie at the La Cartuja stadium, which has a capacity of 22,000.
The venue also hosted the 2003 Uefa Cup final between Celtic and Porto.
The clay courts will suit the Spanish players while slowing down the big-hitting Andy Roddick, who will lead the US challenge.
Madrid had wanted to host the final to boost the city's bid for the 2012 Olympics but Spain's coaching team judged the capital's high altitude would suit the fast-serving Americans.
The Davis Cup final between Spain and the USA will take place in Seville from 3-5 December.
The Spanish Tennis Federation has chosen to play the tie at the La Cartuja stadium, which has a capacity of 22,000.
The venue also hosted the 2003 Uefa Cup final between Celtic and Porto.
The clay courts will suit the Spanish players while slowing down the big-hitting Andy Roddick, who will lead the US challenge.
Madrid had wanted to host the final to boost the city's bid for the 2012 Olympics but Spain's coaching team judged the capital's high altitude would suit the fast-serving Americans.
