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The draw for the 2012 edition of the Davis Cup were announced on Wednesday in Bangkok. With that the matches scheduled for the World Group and Zone Groups I and II have been decided. Only the draw for Americas Zone Group II remains, which shall be decided following the completion of the 2011 Americas Zone Group I tie between Mexico and Columbia on 28-30 October.
As per each year, 16 countries have been drawn in the World Group play-off. Top seeds and current finalists Spain will face Kazakhstan the opening round. The other finalist in this year’s tournament Argentina have been handed a tough outing against Germany in Round 1.
Serbia, who were shown the door by a Juan Martin Del Potro inspired Argentina, will take on Sweden in their opening tie, while France have been drawn against Canada . Switzerland, who knocked out Australia in the playoff thanks to some good performances by Roger Federer, will face the challenge of USA.
India had a lacklustre outing against Japan in the World Group playoff where they lost 4-1 in Tokyo, and have received a first round bye in the Asia/Oceania Group I. They will now await the winner of the contest between New Zealand and Uzbekistan in the 2nd round.
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.
World Group 1st Round: February 10-12, 2012
1. Spain vs Kazakhstan
2. Russia vs Austria
3. France vs Canada
4. USA vs Switzerland
5. Italy vs Czech Republic
6. Sweden vs Serbia
7. Japan vs Croatia
8. Germany vs Argentina
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