'We're under no illusions in the Davis Cup'; An E-mail Conversation With... Jermy Bates.(Features) From: The Independent (London, England) | Date: April 3, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 Independent Newspapers (UK) Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Paul Newman

Britain's Davis Cup tie against Serbia and Montenegro next weekend is being staged at the Braehead Arena near Glasgow. It's the first time a Davis Cup tie has been played in Scotland for 36 years. Is it being played there in order to capitalise on local support for Andy Murray? We're delighted to have a home tie after three and a half years on the road. Andy has helped hugely to raise the profile of tennis and it's important that we stage ties at locations throughout Britain. It's a fantastic opportunity to reach out and inspire a new generation of British ...