Wimbledon hosts Davis Cup

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The Lawn Tennis Association has chosen Wimbledon to host Great Britain's Davis Cup World Group play-off against Austria in September.

It will be the second successive home tie played at the All England Club after Britain defeated Croatia 4-1 at the same stage last September in Tim Henman's final tie.

That victory put John Lloyd's side into the World Group but a 4-1 first-round loss to Argentina in February means they must win another play-off to get back into the elite group.

Of the decision to play the tie on number one court, Lloyd said: "I am delighted that this crucial tie is going to be played at Wimbledon, which is a fantastic venue and I firmly believe that playing on grass will give us the best opportunity to win the tie.

Tough draw

"It's a tough draw but one that we are fully capable of winning. I am sure tennis fans will get behind the team and come along to support the players in our bid to return to the World Group in 2009."

Austria also lost in the first round of the World Group, going down 4-1 to reigning champions USA.

Britain have played Austria 10 times in the competition, with the last meeting at the same stage in 2004 when Austria triumphed 3-2 in Portschach.

Stefan Koubek is Austria's highest-ranked player at number 62 while Jurgen Melzer is also in the top 100.

Britain's hopes are likely to depend on world number 14 Andy Murray, who controversially missed the tie in Argentina but has declared his intention to play if fit.

The 21-year-old is likely to be partnered by world number 243 Jamie Baker, the British number two, who impressed in Argentina, claiming his first victory against Agustin Calleri.

The tie will be played from September 19 to 21.