Davis Cup in Bologna

The Davis Cup is back in Bologna! In the wake of last year's success, Bologna prepared to host the Davis Cup once again, the world's oldest sporting competition for national teams. 

From 12 to 17 September, great tennis will be on stage at the Unipol Arena in Casalecchio di Reno, where the Italian national team will be facing Sweden, Chile and Canada, the defending winner, in the qualifying round.

Italy team will take centre stage as they try to bring the Italian team to the Malaga Finals. After the great results and outstanding individual performances, Italy's top-ranked players are ready for a new goal.

Italy's group schedule at the Unipol Arena:

• Tuesday 12 September, 3 pm: Sweden-Chile
  
• Wednesday September 13, 3:00 pm: Canada-ITALY
• Thursday, September 14, 3:00 pm: Canada-Sweden;
• Friday September 15, 3 p.m.: ITALY-Chile;
• Saturday, 16 September, 3 pm: Canada-Chile;
• Sunday 17 September, 3pm: ITALY-Sweden.

Meanwhile, the city has prepared to welcome the big event: the cup has arrived! It was possible to admire in the antechamber of the Sala Rossa in Palazzo d'Accursio until 10 September.

A unique opportunity for fans to admire the prestigious trophy with their own eyes before the qualifying round of Italy starts at the Unipol Arena. 

An evening event held at Palazzo Re Enzo on Sunday 10 September with the athletes of the National Team, together with VIPs, politicians and representatives of the institutions, who will parade on the Bolognese red carpet, surrounded by monuments lit up in green, iconic colour of the tournament.

As many as three courts will be set up between Bologna and Casalecchio: one in Piazza Maggiore - during the entire week of the event - where not only all tourists and anyone who wants to can play tennis, but also school groups with teachers.

A second court, on the other hand, will be set up from Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 at the Giardini Margherita, where organised activities will be available for the entire weekend.

Finally, an additional tennis court will be positioned between the Unipol Arena and the training courts: here provincial representatives from Emilia-Romagna will train and follow the champions' workouts.

A 'village' will also be set up in the Unipol Arena, ready to welcome fans and visitors to get even more into the Davis climate.