The latest alteration will ensure teams play fewer ties on neutral venues, and also reduce the workload on the players.
International Tennis Federation president David Haggerty said: “Moving the Davis Cup September stage from six-day group stage events to two-day home or away ties will ease players’ schedules immediately following the US Open, while maintaining the intensity of the competition that they all love.”
Instead of four groups of four playing out next September, there will be seven home or away ties, with the winners, plus the hosts, contesting November’s Finals.
The men’s ATP Tour, which was given a voice in the decision-making process by the ITF two years ago, will be pleased at the shorter duration.
Many players have also advocated the return of more frequent home and away ties to avoid two teams having to play at a neutral venue.
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