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2012 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Draw

The Draw for the 2012 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas was made today in Bangkok, Thailand. Attached are the drawsheets for the World Group and Zone Groups I and II for 2012. The draw for Americas Zone Group II will take place on 31 October following the conclusion of the 2011 Americas Zone Group I tie between Mexico and Colombia on 28-30 October . The first round of the 16-nation World Group will be held on 10-12 February, with the quarterfinals taking place on 6-8 April. The semifinals and World Group play-offs will be held on 14-16 September, and the World Group Final on 16-18 November. Davis Cup by BNP Paribas is the largest annual international team competition in sport with 130 nations entered in 2011. The title sponsor is BNP Paribas, the Official Bank of Davis Cup. International sponsors are Turismo Madrid (Official Tourist Destination), HP (Official Technology Sponsor), Rolex (Official Timekeeper), Hugo Boss (Official Mens Fashion Clothing Sponsor), Adecco (Official HR Partner) and NH Hoteles (Official Hotel). Wilson Sporting Goods (Official Ball) is an international partner. Follow all the action on www.daviscup.com and www.daviscup.com/es. - ENDS For further press enquiries: Communications Department International Tennis Federation Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 4632 Email: communications@itftennis.com

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World Group 2012

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1st Round 10-12 February 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Spain (s) (c) * Kazakhstan Russia (s) Austria (c) France (s) Canada (c) * USA (s) Switzerland (c) Italy Czech Republic (s) (c) Sweden

Quarterfinals 6-8 April

Semifinals 14-16 September

Final 16-18 November

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Champion Nation

12 Serbia (s) (c) 13 Japan (c) * 14 Croatia (s) 15 Germany (c) 16 Argentina (s)

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Europe/Africa Zone Europe/Africa Zone Group I 2012

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2nd Round Play-offs

14-16 Sep / 19-21 Oct

1st Round Play-offs

6-8 Apr / 14-16 Sep

1st Round 10-12 February Israel (s) Bye Portugal Bye

2nd Round 6-8 April Israel (s) (c) Portugal

Winners qualify for 2012 World Group Play-offs

Relegated to Group II in 2013

Belgium (s)

Belgium (s)

Bye Great Britain (c) Slovak Republic Finland Netherlands (c)

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Relegated to Group II in 2013

Bye Romania (s) Denmark Slovenia (c) Bye Romania (s)

South Africa(s)

South Africa (s)

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Europe/Africa Zone Europe/Africa Zone Group II 2012

Play-offs 6-8 April

1st Round 10-12 February Ukraine (s) (c) * Monaco Cyprus (s) (c) Morocco Hungary (s) (c)

2nd Round 6-8 April

3rd Round 14-16 September

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Relegated to Group III in 2013

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Promoted to Group I in 2013

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Relegated to Group III in 2013

Ireland Latvia (s) Egypt (c) * Moldova Belarus(s) (c) * Turkey (c) *

Relegated to Group III in 2013

Bosnia/Herzegovina (s) Luxembourg Estonia (s) (c) *

Relegated to Group III in 2013

Madagascar Poland (s) (c) *

Promoted to Group I in 2013

(s) = Seed (c) = Choice of Ground * = Choice of Ground if decided by lot

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Asia/Oceania Zone Group I 2012

2nd Round Play-off
14-16 Sep / 19-21 Oct

1st Round Play-offs

6-8 April / 14-16 Sep

1st Round 10-12 February India(s) Bye New Zealand (c) Uzbekistan Korea, Rep. (c) Chinese Taipei China, P.R.

2nd Round 6-8 April India(s)

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Relegated to Group II in 2013

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Winners qualify for 2012 World Group Play-offs

Australia (s) (c)

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Asia/Oceania Zone Group II 2012

Play-offs 6-8 April 1st Round 10-12 February Philippines (s) (c) * Pacific Oceania Pakistan (s) (c) Lebanon Hong Kong China (c) Indonesia (s) Relegated to Group III in 2013 2nd Round 6-8 April Final 14-16 September

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Promoted to Group I in 2013

Sri Lanka (c) Thailand (s) (s) = Seed (c) = Choice of Ground * = Choice of Ground if decided by lot

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Americas Zone Group I 2012

2nd Round Play-off
14-16 Sep / 19-21 Oct

1st Round Play-offs

6-8 Apr / 14-16 Sep

1st Round 10-12 February Chile (s) Bye Peru Uruguay (c) Ecuador ((C) if COL) Colombia or Mexico ((C) if MEX) Bye Brazil (s)

2nd Round 6-8 April Chile(s)

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Brazil (s)

Winners qualify for 2012 World Group Play-offs

2012 WORLD GROUP PLAY-OFFS: 14-16 September 2012

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