Press Release
Important information for Davis Cup attendees at the Frank Erwin Center Friday-Sunday, July 8-10
AUSTIN, Texas – The Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Quarterfinal between the U.S. and Spain will take place Friday-Sunday, July 8-10 at the Frank Erwin Center. This quarterfinal tie will mark the 10th matchup between the two countries, with the U.S. leading the overall series 5-4. The sold out event will draw spectators from all over the world to see the two countries compete for a place in the last four. Below is some helpful information about the Davis Cup at the Frank Erwin Center July 8-10.
Parking
Parking maps and information for the Davis Cup can be found at uterwincenter.com/events/2011/july/Davis-Cup.
Ticket Policy
There will be no in and out privileges for ticket holders. After entering the Frank Erwin Center, if you decide to exit the building, you will not be allowed back inside that day. A smoking area will be set up outside the B and E doors. Flags (not on poles) and banners will be allowed inside the building for the Davis Cup only.
Camera Policy
Detachable lenses, tripods and video will not be allowed.
Security Procedures
1. Early arrival is encouraged to avoid delays and to help speed the entry of all spectators.
2. All fans will go through a screening process before entering the arena.
3. There will be a limit of one bag per person admitted into the arena.
4. All bags are subject to search and cannot be larger than 12"W x 12"H x 16"L.
5. The following items are prohibited and MAY NOT be brought onto the premises:
•Backpacks
•Hard coolers or like containers
•Sealed packages of any kind
•Glass bottles or cans
•Aerosol cans
•Alcohol
•Commercial video cameras or recording devices
•Computers or laptops
•Food (except in limited quantities, or for medical, dietary or infant purposes)
•Weapons
•Animals (unless a service animal)
•Any materials constituting unauthorized advertising or promotion
•Laser pointing devices
•Any other items deemed inappropriate or dangerous by the USTA and/or Davis Cup personnel, in their sole discretion.
ABOUT THE DAVIS CUP BY BNP PARIBAS QUARTERFINALS
The U.S. and Spain Davis Cup quarterfinal tie is expected to include Davis Cup stalwart Andy Roddick, who currently resides in Austin and is second all-time in U.S. Davis Cup singles victories with 33. This will be the first home tie for U.S. Davis Cup Captain Jim Courier, who is in his first year at the helm. This is also the first home tie for the U.S. Davis Cup team since the 2009 first round in Birmingham, Ala.
The best-of-five match series begins Friday, July 8, with two singles matches, featuring each country’s No. 1 player against the other country’s No. 2 player. Saturday’s schedule features the pivotal doubles match. The final day of play on Sunday will feature two “reverse singles” matches, when the No. 1 players square-off, followed by the No. 2 players meeting each other in the final match. All matches are best-of-five sets until one nation clinches the tie. A revised schedule for Sunday may take place if a team clinches in the third or fourth match.
Founded in 1900, Davis Cup is the world’s largest annual international men’s team competition with 125 nations competing this year. The U.S. leads all nations with 32 Davis Cup titles, holds a 210-64 all-time Davis Cup record and owns the longest uninterrupted run in the World Group, dating back to 1989. For more information, including access to player and historical Davis Cup records, please visit usta.com/daviscup or daviscup.com.
Wilson is the official ball of the U.S. Davis Cup team.
ABOUT THE FRANK ERWIN CENTER
Since 1977, the Frank Erwin Center has served Central Texans with some of the best in live entertainment. The multi-purpose facility located on The University of Texas at Austin campus, hosts a variety of events including concerts, theatrical performances, family shows and sporting events. It also serves as the home court for the Texas men’s and women’s basketball teams.
