ITF admits Pakistan’s Davis Cup appeal

Pakistan tennis ace Aisamul Haq’s efforts of presenting Pakistan’s case regarding the recent Davis Cup tie yielded a positive outcome as the International Tennis Federation (ITF) agreed to consider the country’s appeal.

The development came after Aisam gave a detailed one-and-a-half hour presentation to the Davis Cup officials in London.

Pakistan hosted their Asia/Oceania Group II tie in Yangon, Myanmar after New Zealand refused to visit Pakistan due to security concerns.

However, the match could not be completed as Sri Lanka referee Ashita Ajigala declared New Zealand the winner, pronouncing the court’s surface ‘unplayable’. As per the ITF rules, such observations can result in decisions against the host nation. Pakistan were leading 1-0 before the referee’s verdict.

[via The Express Tribune] 
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