Georgia will face New Zealand in the Davis Cup World Group II tie, with both nations battling for a spot in the World Group I Play-offs.
The winner of this encounter will advance to the play-offs for promotion to Davis Cup World Group I, while the losing side will remain in World Group II.
Location: New Zealand
Dates: The tie begins on September 13th
Format: Five matches in total — four singles and one doubles. The team that wins at least three matches will progress to the next round.
The opening day will feature two singles matches, followed by a doubles match and the remaining singles.
Team Georgia is in New Zeland
First meeting between the teams will be held on September 13th. Teams will play two single matches and one in doubles.
Team Georgia: David Kvernadze (Captain), Saba Purceladze (274), Aleksandre Bakshi (634), Zura Tkemaladze (933), Aleksandre Metereveli.
Team New Zeland: Ajet Rai (557), James Watt (568), Isaac Becroft (990), Jack Loutit (1085), Fill Reynolds, Artem Sitak (Captain).
UPDATE: Georgia’s talent, Saba Purceladze, just posted on social media that he was injured during practice and will not be able to play against New Zealand.
Georgia and New Zeland have never faced to each other before, so it will be their first meeting on this stage.
Overall, this Davis Cup clash promises to be evenly balanced.
Georgia will rely on its top-ranked singles players to deliver wins, while New Zealand will look to its depth and doubles strength to secure progression.
But on the other hand, Playing in New Zealand could play a significant role.
The support of home fans, familiarity with court conditions, and reduced travel fatigue may tilt the balance slightly in favor of the Kiwis.
