Just a quick hello to let everyone know that the USTA did not follow my advice (nor should they, really) in their selection of the site for the first round Davis Cup tie between the USA and Switzerland this coming March.  In fact, they went in a totally different direction from the rumors I last heard.  As of late last week, it seemed the front runners were Las Vegas, San Antonio and Greenville (SC).  However, this morning it was announced that Birmingham, Alabama will be the host city, and will be played at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Arena is where the actual event will be. 

In my mind, this is definitely a bit of a curious decision, given the current economic times.  My suspicion is that the USTA, like anyone holding some kind of event right now, is nervous about being able to sell tickets.  And while I know tennis is popular in the south, it would seem to me that holding the event in a bigger city (like San Antonio) that has the ability to draw from major cities (like Dallas and Houston) would make it easier to sell tickets.  That being said, someone(s) who knows a lot more about event production makes this decision, so take my opinion for what it is.  Keep in mind to keep checking our Davis Cup page for Package Details, which will be available soon!

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