Davis Cup final between Spain, Czech Republic to be held either in Valencia or Barcelona

Valencia or Barcelona to host Davis Cup final

BARCELONA, Spain — The Davis Cup final between Spain and the Czech Republic in December will be played in either Valencia or Barcelona.

The Spanish tennis federation said Wednesday the ITF had rejected bids by Tenerife and Malaga to host the best-of-five series from Dec. 4-6 because they were open-air venues. Malaga’s stadium also fell under the 12,000-seating capacity minimum.

Paul Smith, the International Tennis Federation’s executive director, said on his organization’s Web site that Valencia’s bid still needed to be analyzed. The ITF said Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi could host again after being the site of Spain’s first win in 2000.

The federation will announce its choice on Saturday.

Spain is the defending Davis Cup champion.