Thanyapura Phuket Secures Davis Cup Tie

The Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand has decided to move the 14-16 February 2014 Asia-Oceania round one Davis Cup tie between Thailand and Hong Kong from Bangkok to Thanyapura Phuket because of the ongoing anti-government protests in the capital city.

This is the highest profile event landed by Thanyapura, which is enjoying a hugely successful push to export its Active Healthy Lifestyle concept globally, and acquire a world-class reputation as a complete sports events and training complex.

Thanyapura's Executive Chairman, four-time triathlon world champion Chris McCormack, said securing the Davis Cup tie further cemented the facility's reputation as Asia's leading active lifestyle destination, and also built on the international reputation of the Thanyapura's Tennis Academy, which for the past two years had hosted a women's round of the prestigious International Tennis Federation Pro Circuit.

"The Davis Cup is one of the world's most prestigious sporting events. So to be entrusted with such a storied brand is a huge gift for us," he said. "Thanyapura's philosophy is 'get more out of life', which the elite athletes set to descend on Phuket perfectly illustrate. It is an ideal marriage."

Thailand will be spearheaded by Pruchya Isarow and Wishaya Trongcharoenchaikul at the tie, with the home team enjoying a 4-1 advantage over Hong Kong in Davis Cup meetings. The two other Thai players include Warit Sornbutnark and Nuttanon Kadchapanan.

The Tennis Academy has six indoor and outdoor Plexicushion courts - the same surface used at the Australian Open.