Indonesia withdraws from Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group
II Play-offs
The ITF has today received written confirmation from the
Indonesian Tennis Association that the Indonesia Fed Cup team,
due to face Israel in the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group
II Play-offs in Ramat Hasharon on 15-16 July, has withdrawn
from the tie. The Indonesian government has instructed the
Indonesian Tennis Association not to take part in the tie.
ITF President Francesco Ricci Bitti said: "The ITF is
saddened by the decision of the Indonesian government to prevent
the Indonesian Fed Cup team from competing in Israel next
week. The team was ready and willing to play and understood,
perhaps better than their government, that sport in its purest
form is about building bridges. The Israeli Tennis Federation,
who are now winners of this tie by walkover, were prepared
to welcome the Indonesian team to Ramat Hasharon and are no
doubt disappointed to advance to 2007 Fed Cup World Group
II in this way. Any sanctions will be assessed by the ITF’s
Fed Cup Committee."
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