Feliciano Lopez staying Davis Cup tourney director until ’27

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Four-times champion Feliciano Lopez will continue to spearhead the premier men’s team competition as the tournament director of its stage until 2027, the International Tennis Federation said Tuesday.

The 43-year-old Spaniard oversaw the Final 8 in Malaga in 2023 and 2024 and will reprise his role during the next three editions to be held in .

“I’m honored that the ITF has put its trust in me for the event’s long-term future and I’m excited to work on it in Italy for the next three years, starting in Bologna this November,” former world number 12 Lopez said in a statement.

“I’m sure that we will build on our success in Malaga, and I will give everything to continue the growth of the Davis Cup.”

The 2025 Final 8 will take place Nov. 18-23, with hosts Italy targeting their third consecutive Davis Cup title.

They will be joined by seven countries following the second round of qualifying in September.

Source: espn.com