List of tennis stadiums by capacity
Current tennis stadiums -- Davis Cup and Federation Cup venues
Table:
Rank
Stadium
Tennis event
capacity
City
Country
Tournament hosted
Source

1
Stade Pierre-Mauroy
27,448
Villeneuve-d'Ascq
France
2014 Davis Cup final, 2017 Davis Cup final
[78]

2
Estadio de La Cartuja
27,200
Seville
Spain
2004 Davis Cup final
[79]

3
White City Stadium
25,578
Sydney
Australia
1954 Davis Cup final
[80]

4
Las Ventas
23,798
Madrid
Spain
2008 Davis Cup semifinal
[81]

5
Belgrade Arena
23,000
Belgrade
Serbia
2007 Davis Cup World Group Play-offs; 2010 Davis Cup final
[82]

6
Palexpo
18,400
Geneva
Switzerland
2013 Davis Cup, 2014 Davis Cup
[83]

7
O2 Arena (Prague)
17,000
Prague
Czech Republic
2007 Davis Cup World Group Play-offs
[84]

8
Palau Sant Jordi
16,500
Barcelona
Spain
2000 Davis Cup final; 2009 Davis Cup final
[85]

9

Barclaycard Arena

15,800

Birmingham

United Kingdom

2016 Davis Cup

10
Estadio Mary Terán de Weiss
15,500
Buenos Aires
Argentina
2006 Davis Cup semifinal
[86]

11
Tauron Arena Kraków
15,328
Kraków
Poland
2015 Fed Cup
[87]

12
Palacio de Deportes de Santander
14,000
Santander
Spain
2000 Davis Cup semifinal
[88]

13
Flanders Expo
13,000
Ghent
Belgium
2015 Davis Cup final

14
Palais des Sports
12,000
Grenoble
France
1982 Davis Cup final
[89]

15
Memorial Coliseum
12,000
Portland, Oregon
United States
2007 Davis Cup final
[90]

16
Menora Mivtachim Arena
10,383
Tel Aviv
Israel
Davis Cup ties[91]
[92][93]

17
Public Auditorium
11,500
Cleveland
United States
1973 Davis Cup final
[94]

18
Mediolanum Forum
11,200
Milan
Italy
1998 Davis Cup final
[95]

19
Sears Centre
11,000
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
United States
2014 Davis Cup
[96]

20
Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre
10,000
Brisbane
Australia
1999 Davis Cup semifinal
[97]

From the following table and the supplementary paragraphs listed.

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The Stade Pierre-Mauroy is a multi-use retractable roof stadium in Villeneuve-d'Ascq ( Métropole Européenne de Lille ) , France , that opened in August 2012 . It has a seating capacity of 50,186 and is the home stadium of LOSC Lille . Initially named Grand Stade Lille Métropole , the stadium was renamed on 21 June 2013 , just after the death of the former Mayor of Lille and former Prime Minister of France Pierre Mauroy .
Villeneuve-d'Ascq ( French pronunciation : ​ [ vilnœvdask ] ; Picard : Neuvile-Ask ) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France . With more than 60,000 inhabitants and 50,000 students , it is one of the main cities of the Métropole Européenne de Lille and the largest in area ( 27.46 km² ) after Lille ; it is also one of the main cities of the Hauts-de-France region . Built up owing to the merger between the former communes of Ascq , Annappes and Flers-lez-Lille , Villeneuve-d'Ascq is a new town and the cradle of the first automatic metro system of the world ( VAL ) . Villeneuve-d'Ascq is nicknamed the 'green technopole ' thanks to the implantation of many researchers - two campus of the University of Lille ; many graduate engineering schools - and companies in a pleasant living environment . Owing to its activity centres , its Haute Borne European scientific park and two shopping malls , Villeneuve-d'Ascq is one of the main economic spots of the Hauts-de-France region ; multinational corporations such as Bonduelle , Cofidis and Decathlon have their head office there . Outside its academic , scientific and business facilities , Villeneuve-d'Ascq is mostly known because of its sporting events - two stadiums ( Stade Pierre-Mauroy and Stadium Lille Métropole ) are located there and some of its sport teams are playing in the top division ; its museums - the most famous is the one of modern , contemporary and outsider art ( the LaM ) ; its green ways and its medical facilities for disabled people .
The 2014 Davis Cup ( also known as the 2014 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas for sponsorship purposes ) was the 103rd edition of the tournament between national teams in men 's tennis . The final took place between the 21-23 of November 2014 in Lille , France , with Switzerland winning the title for the first time , defeating hosts France in the final .
The 2017 Davis Cup was the 106th edition of the Davis Cup , a tournament between national teams in men 's tennis . It was sponsored by BNP Paribas . France won their tenth title ( their first since 2001 ) , with Lucas Pouille defeating Steve Darcis of Belgium on indoor hard in the final match held at Stade Pierre-Mauroy located in Villeneuve-d'Ascq on 26 November .
Estadio La Cartuja , also known as Estadio Olímpico de Sevilla , is a multi-purpose stadium situated in the Isla de la Cartuja in Seville , Spain . It is used mostly for football and it is commonly referred to as simply 'la Cartuja ' . It was completed in 1999 for the World Championships in Athletics . With a capacity of 60,000 seats , La Cartuja is the 6th-largest stadium in Spain and the 2nd-largest in Andalusia . It was the venue for the 2003 UEFA Cup Final between Celtic and Porto , and will also be the venue for the upcoming 2020 Copa del Rey Final .
Seville ( /səˈvɪl/ ; Spanish : Sevilla [ seˈβiʎa ] ( listen ) ) is a Spanish city , the capital of the autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville . It is situated on the lower reaches of the River Guadalquivir , in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula . Seville has a municipal population of about 690,000 as of 2016 [ update ] , and a metropolitan population of about 1.5 million , making it the largest city in Andalusia , the fourth-largest city in Spain and the 30th most populous municipality in the European Union . Its old town , with an area of 4 square kilometres ( 2 sq mi ) , contains three UNESCO World Heritage Sites : the Alcázar palace complex , the Cathedral and the General Archive of the Indies . The Seville harbour , located about 80 kilometres ( 50 miles ) from the Atlantic Ocean , is the only river port in Spain [ citation needed ] . Seville experiences high temperatures in the Summer , with daily maximums routinely above 35 °C ( 95 °F ) in July and August . Seville was founded as the Roman city of Hispalis . It became known as Ishbiliyya after the Muslim conquest in 712 . During the Muslim rule in Spain , Seville came under the jurisdiction of the Caliphate of Córdoba before becoming the independent Taifa of Seville ; later it was ruled by the Muslim Almoravids and the Almohads until finally being incorporated into the Christian Kingdom of Castile under Ferdinand III in 1248 . After the discovery of the Americas , Seville became one of the economic centres of the Spanish Empire as its port monopolised the trans-oceanic trade and the Casa de Contratación ( House of Trade ) wielded its power , opening a Golden Age of arts and literature . In 1519 , Ferdinand Magellan departed from Seville for the first circumnavigation of the Earth . Coinciding with the Baroque period of European history , the 17th century in Seville represented the most brilliant flowering of the city 's culture ; then began a gradual economic and demographic decline as silting in the Guadalquivir forced the trade monopoly to relocate to the nearby port of Cádiz .
The 2004 Davis Cup was the 93rd edition of the tournament between nations in men 's tennis . A total of 130 nations participated in the tournament . In the final , Spain defeated the United States at the Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville , Spain , on 3-5 December , giving Spain their second title .
White City Stadium at the White City Tennis Club is a tennis venue in Rushcutters Bay , Sydney , Australia . The stadium was built in 1922 as a new venue for the New South Wales Championships ( now an international tournament known as the Sydney International ) . The venue served as host of the tournament until the Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre opened for the 2000 Summer Olympics . The Club was formed in 1947 , and today has 16 grass courts , 6 synthetic grass courts , and 6 Rebound Ace hard courts . The Australian Tennis Museum was located at White City from its founding in 1983 until 2005 when it moved out to Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre .
Sydney ( /ˈsɪdni/ ( listen ) SID-nee ) is the state capital of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australia and Oceania . Located on Australia 's east coast , the metropolis surrounds Port Jackson and extends about 70 km ( 43.5 mi ) on its periphery towards the Blue Mountains to the west , Hawkesbury to the north , the Royal National Park to the south and Macarthur to the south-west . Sydney is made up of 658 suburbs , 40 local government areas and 15 contiguous regions . Residents of the city are known as Sydneysiders . As of June 2017 , Sydney 's estimated metropolitan population was 5,230,330 and is home to approximately 65% of the state 's population . Indigenous Australians have inhabited the Sydney area for at least 30,000 years , and thousands of engravings remain throughout the region , making it one of the richest in Australia in terms of Aboriginal archaeological sites . During his first Pacific voyage in 1770 , Lieutenant James Cook and his crew became the first Europeans to chart the eastern coast of Australia , making landfall at Botany Bay and inspiring British interest in the area . In 1788 , the First Fleet of convicts , led by Arthur Phillip , founded Sydney as a British penal colony , the first European settlement in Australia . Phillip named the city Sydney in recognition of Thomas Townshend , 1st Viscount Sydney . Penal transportation to New South Wales ended soon after Sydney was incorporated as a city in 1842 . A gold rush occurred in the colony in 1851 , and over the next century , Sydney transformed from a colonial outpost into a major global cultural and economic centre . After World War II , it experienced mass migration and became one of the most multicultural cities in the world .
The 1954 Davis Cup was the 43rd edition of the Davis Cup , the most important tournament between national teams in men 's tennis . 23 teams entered the Europe Zone and 7 teams entered the America Zone . The Eastern Zone was abandoned for this year and India , the sole competing country , was moved to the Europe Zone . The United States defeated Mexico in the America Zone final , and Sweden defeated France in the Europe Zone final . The United States defeated Sweden in the Inter-Zonal Final , and then defeated the defending champions Australia in the Challenge Round , ending Australia 's four-year championship run . The final was played at White City Stadium in Sydney , Australia on 27-29 December .
The plaza de toros de Las Ventas ( often shortened to Las Ventas ) is a famous bullring located in Madrid , Spain . Situated in the Guindalera quarter of the district of Salamanca , it was inaugurated on June 17 , 1931 . It has a seating capacity of 23,798 . This bullring was designed by the architect José Espeliú in the Neo-Mudéjar ( Moorish ) style with ceramic incrustations . The seats are situated in ten tendidos . The price of the seats depends upon how close they are to the arena and whether they are in the sun or the shade ( the latter being more expensive ) . The bullfighting season starts in March and ends in October ; bullfights are held every day during the San Isidro Fiesta , and every Sunday or holiday during the season . Bullfights start at 6 or 7pm and last for two to three hours . Las Ventas is located in the east of Madrid .
Madrid ( /məˈdrɪd/ , Spanish : [ maˈðɾið ] ) [ n. 1 ] is the capital and most populous city of Spain . The city has almost 3.3 million inhabitants and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.5 million . It is the second-largest city in the European Union ( EU ) , surpassed only by Berlin , and its monocentric metropolitan area is the second-largest in the EU , smaller only than Paris . The municipality covers 604.3 km2 ( 233.3 sq mi ) . Madrid lies on the River Manzanares in the centre of both the country and the Community of Madrid ( which comprises the city of Madrid , its conurbation and extended suburbs and villages ) ; this community is bordered by the autonomous communities of Castile and León and Castile-La Mancha . As the capital city of Spain , seat of government , and residence of the Spanish monarch , Madrid is also the political , economic and cultural centre of the country . The current mayor is José Luis Martínez-Almeida from the People 's Party . The Madrid urban agglomeration has the third-largest GDP in the European Union and its influence in politics , education , entertainment , environment , media , fashion , science , culture , and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world 's major global cities . Madrid is home to two world-famous football clubs , Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid . Due to its economic output , high standard of living , and market size , Madrid is considered the major financial centre and the leading economic hub of the Iberian Peninsula and of Southern Europe . It hosts the head offices of the vast majority of major Spanish companies , such as Telefónica , IAG or Repsol . Madrid is also the 10th most liveable city in the world according to Monocle magazine , in its 2017 index .
The 2008 Davis Cup was the 97th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men 's tennis . Sixteen teams participated in the World Group and more than one hundred others took part in different regional groups . The first matches were played on February 8-10 . The final took place on November 21-23 at Estadio Polideportivo Islas Malvinas , Mar del Plata , Argentina , with Spain beating Argentina 3-1 to clinch their 3rd Davis Cup title .
The Štark Arena ( originally known as Belgrade Arena ) is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Belgrade , Serbia . It is designed as a universal hall for sports , cultural events and other programs . The venue is used for several different sports events , such as basketball , futsal , handball , judo , table tennis , tennis , volleyball , water polo , as well as for concerts . Its total floor area stands at 48,000 square meters . For sports , it has a seating capacity of up to 18,386 seats , of which 860 seats are grouped in 70 luxury boxes . Štark Arena is a member of the European Arenas Association ( EAA ) .
Belgrade ( /ˈbɛlɡreɪd/ BEL-grayd ; Serbian : Beograd / Београд , lit . 'White City ' , pronounced [ beǒɡrad ] ( listen ) ; names in other languages ) is the capital and largest city of Serbia . It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers and the crossroads of the Pannonian Plain and the Balkan Peninsula . The urban area of Belgrade has a population of 1.23 million , while nearly 1.7 million people live within the administrative limits of the City of Belgrade ( which encompasses almost all of its metropolitan area ) , a quarter of the total population of Serbia . One of the most important prehistoric cultures of Europe , the Vinča culture , evolved within the Belgrade area in the 6th millennium BC . In antiquity , Thraco-Dacians inhabited the region and , after 279 BC , Celts settled the city , naming it Singidūn . It was conquered by the Romans under the reign of Augustus and awarded Roman city rights in the mid-2nd century . It was settled by the Slavs in the 520s , and changed hands several times between the Byzantine Empire , the Frankish Empire , the Bulgarian Empire , and the Kingdom of Hungary before it became the seat of the Serbian king Stefan Dragutin in 1284 . In 1521 , Belgrade was conquered by the Ottoman Empire and became the seat of the Sanjak of Smederevo . It frequently passed from Ottoman to Habsburg rule , which saw the destruction of most of the city during the Austro-Ottoman wars . Belgrade was again named the capital of Serbia in 1841 . Northern Belgrade remained the southernmost Habsburg post until 1918 , when it was attached to the city , due to former Austro-Hungarian territories becoming the part of the new Kingdom of Serbs , Croats and Slovenes after World War I .
The 2007 Davis Cup was the 96th edition of the Davis Cup , a national teams competition in men 's tennis . Sixteen teams participated in the World Group and 123 took part in different regional groups . The final took place 30 November - 2 December at the Memorial Coliseum in Portland , Oregon , United States , with the United States defeating Russia 4-1 for their 32nd title .
The 2010 Davis Cup ( also known as the 2010 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas for sponsorship purposes ) was the 99th edition of the most important annual tournament among national teams in men 's tennis worldwide . In the dramatic final , Serbia defeated France 3-2 to win its first Davis Cup title . The draw for the World Group , Zonal Groups I and Zonal Groups II took place in Geneva on 23 September 2009 . The competition started with the first round on 5-7 March . On 6-8 March 2010 Novak Djokovic played the key role in bringing Serbia to the World Group quarterfinals for the first time in its independent history , winning both singles matches in the home tie against the United States ( against Sam Querrey and John Isner ) . Later , Serbia progressed to the Davis Cup final , following the victories over Croatia ( 4-1 ) and Czech Republic ( 3-2 ) . Serbia came from 1-2 down to defeat France in the final tie 3-2 in Belgrade to win the nation 's first Davis Cup championship . In the final , Djokovic scored two singles points for Serbia , defeating Gilles Simon and Gaël Monfils , while the last match was won by Viktor Troicki , who beat Michaël Llodra . Serbia became the 13th nation in history to win the Cup , which was passed to them from the previous year 's winner Spain . France missed the opportunity to win its 10th title and surpass Great Britain in total number of titles won . The Serbian team celebrated the trophy by fulfilling their bet to shave their hair off in case of victory .
Palexpo is a convention center in Geneva , Switzerland . The buildings are owned by the canton of Geneva while the company is a semi-private foundation . The center is located close to Geneva International Airport . There are seven halls , and 102,000 square metres of exhibition space . The Geneva Motor Show is held at Palexpo .
Geneva ( /dʒɪˈniːvə/ jin-EE-və ; French : Genève [ ʒənɛv ] ( listen ) ; Arpitan : Genèva [ dzəˈnɛva ] ( listen ) ; German : Genf [ ɡɛnf ] ( listen ) ; Italian : Ginevra [ dʒiˈneːvra ] ; Romansh : Genevra ) is the second-most populous city in Switzerland ( after Zürich ) and the most populous city of Romandy , the French-speaking part of Switzerland . Situated where the Rhône exits Lake Geneva , it is the capital of the Republic and Canton of Geneva . The municipality ( ville de Genève ) has a population ( as of December 2018 [ update ] ) of 201,818 , and the canton ( essentially the city and its inner-ring suburbs ) has 499,480 residents . In 2014 , the compact agglomération du Grand Genève had 946,000 inhabitants in 212 communities in both Switzerland and France . Within Swiss territory , the commuter area named Métropole lémanique contains a population of 1.26 million . This area is essentially spread east from Geneva towards the Riviera area ( Vevey , Montreux ) and north-east towards Yverdon-les-Bains , in the neighbouring canton of Vaud . Geneva is a global city , a financial centre , and a worldwide centre for diplomacy due to the presence of numerous international organizations , including the headquarters of many agencies of the United Nations and the Red Cross . Geneva hosts the highest number of international organizations in the world . It is also where the Geneva Conventions were signed , which chiefly concern the treatment of wartime non-combatants and prisoners of war . In 2017 , Geneva was ranked as the world 's fifteenth most important financial centre for competitiveness by the Global Financial Centres Index , fifth in Europe behind London , Zürich , Frankfurt and Luxembourg . In 2019 Geneva was ranked among the ten most liveable cities in the world by Mercer together with Zürich and Basel . The city has been referred to as the world 's most compact metropolis and the Peace Capital .
The 2013 Davis Cup ( also known as the 2013 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas for sponsorship purposes ) was the 102nd edition of the tournament between national teams in men 's tennis . Czech Republic successfully held their place as Davis Cup champions , by defeating Serbia in the final , in Belgrade , by a 3-2 score . The draw took place on 19 September 2012 in London , United Kingdom . Although , the draws for Asia/Oceania Zone Group I and Europe/Africa Zone Group II were held following the remaining play-off ties on 19-21 October 2012 .
O2 Arena ( formerly Sazka Arena , stylised as O2 arena ) is a multi-purpose arena , in Prague , Czech Republic . It is home to HC Sparta Prague of the Czech Extraliga and is the second-largest ice hockey arena in Europe . It has hosted important sporting events such as the two Ice Hockey World Championships ( 2004 and 2015 ) , first edition of prestigious tennis Laver Cup , the European Athletics Indoor Championships , the Euroleague Final Four 2006 , the World Floorball Championship , the Davis Cup finals , as well as a handful of NHL and KHL games , including a 2014 Gagarin Cup final . It can also host stage shows , such as concerts , and other large-scale events .
Prague ( /prɑːɡ/ ; Czech : Praha [ ˈpraɦa ] ( listen ) , German : Prag , Latin : Praga ) is the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic , the 13th largest city in the European Union and the historical capital of Bohemia . Situated on the Vltava river , Prague is home to about 1.3 million people , while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of 2.6 million . The city has a temperate oceanic climate , with relatively warm summers and chilly winters . Prague is a political , cultural and economic centre of central Europe complete with a rich history . Founded during the Romanesque and flourishing by the Gothic , Renaissance and Baroque eras , Prague was the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia and the main residence of several Holy Roman Emperors , most notably of Charles IV ( r. 1346-1378 ) . It was an important city to the Habsburg Monarchy and its Austro-Hungarian Empire . The city played major roles in the Bohemian and Protestant Reformation , the Thirty Years ' War and in 20th-century history as the capital of Czechoslovakia between the World Wars and the post-war Communist era . Prague is home to a number of well-known cultural attractions , many of which survived the violence and destruction of 20th-century Europe . Main attractions include Prague Castle , Charles Bridge , Old Town Square with the Prague astronomical clock , the Jewish Quarter , Petřín hill and Vyšehrad . Since 1992 , the extensive historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites . The city has more than ten major museums , along with numerous theatres , galleries , cinemas and other historical exhibits . An extensive modern public transportation system connects the city .
The World Group Play-offs were the main play-offs of 2007 Davis Cup . Winners advanced to the World Group , and loser were relegated in the Zonal Regions I .
Palau Sant Jordi ( Catalan pronunciation : [ pəˈlaw ˈsaɲ ˈʒɔɾði ] , English : St. George 's Palace ) is an indoor sporting arena and multi-purpose installation that is part of the Olympic Ring complex located in Barcelona , Catalonia , Spain . Designed by the Japanese architect Arata Isozaki , it was opened in 1990 . The maximum seating capacity of the arena is 17,960 . It is the largest indoor arena in Spain . The Palau Sant Jordi was one of the main venues of the 1992 Summer Olympics hosting the artistic gymnastics , handball final , and volleyball final events . Today , it is used for all kinds of indoor sport events as well as for concerts and other cultural activities , due to its great flexibility .
Barcelona ( /ˌbɑːrsəˈloʊnə/ BAR-sə-LOH-nə , Catalan : [ bəɾsəˈlonə ] , Spanish : [ baɾθeˈlona ] ) is a city on the coast of northeastern Spain . It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia , as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain . With a population of 1.6 million within city limits , its urban area extends to numerous neighbouring municipalities within the Province of Barcelona and is home to around 4.8 million people , making it the sixth most populous urban area in the European Union after Paris , the Ruhr area , Madrid , and Milan . It is one of the largest metropolises on the Mediterranean Sea , located on the coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs , and bounded to the west by the Serra de Collserola mountain range , the tallest peak of which is 512 metres ( 1,680 feet ) high . Founded as a Roman city , in the Middle Ages Barcelona became the capital of the County of Barcelona . After merging with the Kingdom of Aragon , Barcelona continued to be an important city in the Crown of Aragon as an economic and administrative centre of this Crown and the capital of the Principality of Catalonia . Barcelona has a rich cultural heritage and is today an important cultural centre and a major tourist destination . Particularly renowned are the architectural works of Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner , which have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites . The headquarters of the Union for the Mediterranean are located in Barcelona . The city is known for hosting the 1992 Summer Olympics as well as world-class conferences and expositions and also many international sport tournaments . Barcelona is one of the world 's leading tourist , economic , trade fair and cultural centres , and its influence in commerce , education , entertainment , sports , media , fashion , science , and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the major global cities . It is a major cultural and economic centre in southwestern Europe , 24th in the world ( before Zürich , after Frankfurt ) and a financial centre .
The 2000 Davis Cup was the 89th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men 's tennis . A total of 135 nations participated in the tournament . In the final , Spain defeated Australia at Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona , Spain , on 8-10 December , giving Spain their first title , after playing every single match on home soil .
The 2009 Davis Cup was the 98th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men 's tennis . Sixteen teams participated in the World Group and more than one hundred other took part in different regional groups . Spain won their fourth Davis Cup trophy , defending the title they had won the previous year . It is the first year that the ITF awarded ATP rankings points to the players competing in the World Group and related Play-Offs .
Arena Birmingham ( previously known as The Barclaycard Arena and the National Indoor Arena ) is an indoor arena and sporting venue in central Birmingham , United Kingdom . It is owned by parent company the NEC Group . When it was opened in 1991 , it was the largest indoor arena in the UK . On 16 January 2020 , it was announced that the arena will be renamed Utilita Arena Birmingham from 15 April 2020 . The arena is located alongside the Birmingham Canal Navigations Main Line 's Old Turn Junction and opposite the National Sea Life Centre in Brindleyplace . The building straddles the main Birmingham to Wolverhampton Intercity railway line ( originally the Stour Valley Line ) , but does not have a station of its own . There are three adjoining car parks with a total of 2156 spaces . Close to the arena is The ICC which is also owned by the NEC Group . It is currently the third-largest indoor arena in the United Kingdom by capacity . In 2019 , the arena had ticket sales of 530,597 , which was the 4th highest in the United Kingdom .
Birmingham ( /ˈbɜːmɪŋəm/ ( listen ) BUR-ming-əm ) is a major city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands , England . It is the second-largest city and metropolitan area in England and the United Kingdom , [ b ] with roughly 1.1 million inhabitants within the city area and 3.8 million inhabitants within the metropolitan area . Birmingham is commonly referred to as the second city of the United Kingdom . Located in the West Midlands county and region in England , approximately 100 miles ( 160 km ) from Central London , Birmingham , as one of the United Kingdom 's major cities , is considered to be the social , cultural , financial , and commercial centre of both the East and West Midlands . Distinctively , Birmingham only has small rivers flowing through it , mainly the River Tame and its tributaries River Rea and River Cole - one of the closest main rivers is the Severn , approximately 20 miles ( 32 km ) west of the city centre . Birmingham 's urban area is the second-largest in the United Kingdom , with its most recently estimated population in 2017 being 2,897,303 , and it also lies within the most populated English district . A market town in the medieval period , Birmingham grew in the 18th-century Midlands Enlightenment and subsequent Industrial Revolution , which saw advances in science , technology , and economic development , producing a series of innovations that laid many of the foundations of modern industrial society . By 1791 it was being hailed as the first manufacturing town in the world . Birmingham 's distinctive economic profile , with thousands of small workshops practising a wide variety of specialised and highly skilled trades , encouraged exceptional levels of creativity and innovation and provided an economic base for prosperity that was to last into the final quarter of the 20th century . The Watt steam engine was invented in Birmingham . The resulting high level of social mobility also fostered a culture of political radicalism which , under leaders from Thomas Attwood to Joseph Chamberlain , was to give it a political influence unparalleled in Britain outside London , and a pivotal role in the development of British democracy . From the summer of 1940 to the spring of 1943 , Birmingham was bombed heavily by the German Luftwaffe in what is known as the Birmingham Blitz .
The 2016 Davis Cup was the 105th edition of the Davis Cup , a tournament between national teams in men 's tennis . It was sponsored by BNP Paribas . From this season 's tournament the deciding set of each match would be settled by a tiebreak at 6 games all rather than playing an advantage set until a player or a team were two games clear . Argentina won their first Davis Cup title , after 4 runner-up finishes , defeating Croatia in the final . Federico Delbonis defeated Ivo Karlović in the final match to give Argentina its first Davis Cup title , after a huge comeback from Juan Martín del Potro against Marin Čilić in the fourth match .
The Mary Terán de Weiss Stadium ( Spanish : Estadio Mary Terán de Weiss ) , commonly known as Parque Roca due to its location within the limits of the Parque Polideportivo Roca , is a multipurpose stadium in Buenos Aires , Argentina . It is located at Avenida Coronel Roca and Avenida Escalada in the Villa Soldati neighborhood . The stadium , named after Argentinian tennis player Mary Terán de Weiss , has a capacity of 15,500 spectators . The first phase of construction cost 11.5 million Argentine pesos ( approximately US $ 3.71 million ) . Former Buenos Aires mayor Jorge Telerman officially opened the stadium on September 19 , 2006 . The first official event to take place in the stadium was a semifinal of the 2006 Davis Cup , between Argentina and Australia , on September 22-24 , with the Argentine team winning , 5-0 . The stadium has four main spectator areas : court-level boxes , lower and upper grandstand decks , and upper enclosed boxes . Below the grandstands are locker rooms , a large gymnasium , and offices . In 2014 works for a permanent facade and retractable roof were started . When finished , it will be the largest-capacity indoor arena in Buenos Aires with a seating capacity being expanded to 15,500 . The stadium will be able to host many events besides tennis , including basketball , volleyball , and artistic and cultural fairs . It will host the International Broadcast Centre during the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics .
Buenos Aires ( /ˌbweɪnəs ˈɛəriːz/ or /-ˈaɪrɪs/ ; Spanish pronunciation : [ ˈbwenos ˈaiɾes ] ) is the capital and largest city of Argentina . The city is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata , on the South American continent 's southeastern coast . Buenos Aires can be translated as fair winds or good airs , but the former was the meaning intended by the founders in the 16th century , by the use of the original name Real de Nuestra Señora Santa María del Buen Ayre , named after the Madonna of Bonaria in Sardinia . The Greater Buenos Aires conurbation , which also includes several Buenos Aires Province districts , constitutes the fourth-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas , with a population of around 15.6 million . The city of Buenos Aires is neither part of Buenos Aires Province nor the Province 's capital ; rather , it is an autonomous district . In 1880 , after decades of political infighting , Buenos Aires was federalized and removed from Buenos Aires Province . The city limits were enlarged to include the towns of Belgrano and Flores ; both are now neighborhoods of the city . The 1994 constitutional amendment granted the city autonomy , hence its formal name of Autonomous City of Buenos Aires ( Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires ; CABA ) . Its citizens first elected a chief of government ( i.e . mayor ) in 1996 ; previously , the mayor was directly appointed by the President of the Republic . Buenos Aires ' quality of life was ranked 91st in the world in 2018 , being one of the best in Latin America . In 2012 , it was the most visited city in South America , and the second-most visited city of Latin America ( behind Mexico City ) .
The 2006 Davis Cup was the 95th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men 's tennis . Sixteen teams participated in the World Group and 125 participated in total . The first round matches were played 10-12 February and the final took place 1-3 December 2006 at the Olympic Stadium , Moscow , with Russia defeating Argentina .
Tauron Arena Kraków is an indoor arena located in Kraków , Poland . It has a seating capacity of 15,030 for sporting events . It hosted the 2014 FIVB Volleyball Men 's World Championship tournament , 2016 European League of Legends Championship Finals and 2015 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Division I .
Kraków ( /ˈkrækaʊ , -koʊ/ , also US : /ˈkreɪk- , ˈkrɑːkaʊ/ , UK : /ˈkrækɒf/ , Polish : [ ˈkrakuf ] ( listen ) ) , traditionally known in English as Cracow , is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland . Situated on the Vistula River in Lesser Poland Province , the city dates back to the 7th century . Kraków was the official capital of Poland until 1596 and has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic , economic , cultural and artistic life . Cited as one of Europe 's most beautiful cities , its Old Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site . The city has grown from a Stone Age settlement to Poland 's second most important city . It began as a hamlet on Wawel Hill and was already being reported as a busy trading centre of Central Europe in 965 . With the establishment of new universities and cultural venues at the emergence of the Second Polish Republic in 1918 and throughout the 20th century , Kraków reaffirmed its role as a major national academic and artistic centre . The city has a population of about 770,000 , with approximately 8 million additional people living within a 100 km ( 62 mi ) radius of its main square . After the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany at the start of World War II , the newly defined Distrikt Krakau ( Kraków District ) became the capital of Germany 's General Government . The Jewish population of the city was forced into a walled zone known as the Kraków Ghetto , from which they were sent to German extermination camps such as the nearby Auschwitz never to return , and the Nazi concentration camps like Płaszów . However , the city was spared from destruction and major bombing . In 1978 , Karol Wojtyła , archbishop of Kraków , was elevated to the papacy as Pope John Paul II - the first ever Slavic pope , and the first non-Italian pope in 455 years .
The 2015 Fed Cup ( also known as the 2015 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas for sponsorship purposes ) was the 53rd edition of the most important tournament between national teams in women 's tennis . The final took place on 14-15 November and was won by the Czech Republic for the second year in a row , and for the fourth time in five years .
Palacio de Deportes de Santander is an arena in Santander , Cantabria , Spain . It is primarily used for basketball and handball . The arena has 6,000 seats . Coordinates : 43°28′32″N 3°47′45″W / 43.475599°N 3.79593°W / 43.475599 ; -3.79593
Santander [ a ] is the capital of the autonomous community and historical region of Cantabria situated on the north coast of Spain . It is a port city located east of Gijón and west of Bilbao with a population of 172,000 ( 2017 ) . It is believed to have been a port since ancient times , due to its favorable location , and is documented as far back as the 11th century . Much of the medieval city was lost in the Great Fire of 1941 . Today , its remaining old town , beach and other attractions are popular with tourists and other visitors and its economy is mainly service based . The port is still very active and a regular ferry service operates to the United Kingdom . Fish and seafood dominate the local cuisine . Santander notably houses the headquarters of multinational bank Banco Santander , which was founded there .
Flanders Expo is a multi-purpose arena and convention center located in Ghent , Flanders , Belgium . Flanders Expo was founded in 1986 and officially opened in May 1987 with the third edition of Flanders Technology International . It serves as a venue to host a large variety of events including concerts , exhibitions , trade fairs and sports . The first CEO was Marc Mortier from 1986 till 2002 .
Ghent ( /ɡɛnt/ ; Dutch : Gent [ ɣɛnt ] ( listen ) ; French : Gand [ ɡɑ̃ ] ( listen ) , traditional English Gaunt ) is a city and a municipality in the Flemish Region of Belgium . It is the capital and largest city of the East Flanders province , and the second largest municipality in Belgium , after Antwerp . The city originally started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Leie and in the Late Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of northern Europe , with some 50,000 people in 1300 . It is a port and university city . The municipality comprises the city of Ghent proper and the surrounding suburbs of Afsnee , Desteldonk , Drongen , Gentbrugge , Ledeberg , Mariakerke , Mendonk , Oostakker , Sint-Amandsberg , Sint-Denijs-Westrem , Sint-Kruis-Winkel , Wondelgem and Zwijnaarde . With 262,219 inhabitants at the beginning of 2019 , Ghent is Belgium 's second largest municipality by number of inhabitants . The metropolitan area , including the outer commuter zone , covers an area of 1,205 km2 ( 465 sq mi ) and has a total population of 560,522 as of 1 January 2018 , which ranks it as the fourth most populous in Belgium . The current mayor of Ghent , Mathias De Clercq is from the liberal & democratic party Open VLD . The ten-day-long Ghent Festival ( Gentse Feesten in Dutch ) is held every year and attended by about 1-1.5 million visitors .
The 2015 Davis Cup was the 104th edition of the Davis Cup , a tournament between national teams in men 's tennis . It was sponsored by BNP Paribas . Great Britain won their tenth title ( their first since 1936 ) , with Andy Murray defeating David Goffin of Belgium on clay in the final match held at Flanders Expo located in Ghent on 29 November 2015 .
Palais des Sports , known also as the Palais des sports Pierre Mendes or Le Stade Olympique de Glace is an indoor ice hockey arena , located in Paul Mistral Park in Grenoble , France . The vaulted roof structure was built from November 1966 to April 1967 , therefore having tough weather problems to add to construction difficulties . The stadium was conceived for the Olympiques Winter Games held in Grenoble in 1968 and has a capacity of up to 12,000 spectators .
Grenoble ( /ɡrəˈnoʊbəl/ grə-NOH-bəl , French : [ ɡʁənɔbl ] ( listen ) ; Arpitan : Grenoblo ) is a city in southeastern France , at the foot of the French Alps where the river Drac joins the Isère . Located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region , Grenoble is the capital of the department of Isère and is an important European scientific centre . The city advertises itself as the Capital of the Alps , due to its size and its proximity to the mountains . Grenoble 's history goes back over 2,000 years , to a time when it was a small Gallic village . It became the capital of the Dauphiné in the 11th century . Industrial development increased the prominence of Grenoble through several periods of economic expansion over the last three centuries . This started with a booming glove industry in the 18th and 19th centuries , continued with the development of a strong hydropower industry in the late 19th to early 20th centuries , and ended with a post-World War II economic boom symbolized by the holding of the X Olympic Winter Games in 1968 . The city has grown to be one of Europe 's most important research , technology , and innovation centers , with each fifth inhabitant working directly in these domains . The population of the city ( commune ) of Grenoble was 158,180 at the 2016 census , while the population of the Grenoble metropolitan area ( French : aire urbaine de Grenoble or agglomération grenobloise ) was 687,985 . The residents of the city are called Grenoblois . The many suburb communes that make up the rest of the metropolitan area include three with populations exceeding 20,000 : Saint-Martin-d'Hères , Échirolles , and Fontaine .
The 1982 Davis Cup ( also known as the 1982 Davis Cup by NEC for sponsorship purposes ) was the 71st edition of the Davis Cup , the most important tournament between national teams in men 's tennis . 58 teams would enter the competition , 16 in the World Group , 22 in the Europe Zone , 10 in the Americas Zone , and 10 in the Eastern Zone . Tunisia made its first appearance in the tournament . The United States defeated France in the final , held at the Palais des Sports in Grenoble , France , on 26-28 November , to win their 28th title overall .
The Veterans Memorial Coliseum ( originally known as the Memorial Coliseum ) is an indoor arena located in the oldest part of the Rose Quarter area in Portland , Oregon . The arena is the home of the Portland Winterhawks , a major junior ice hockey team , and was the original home of the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association . It has been included on the National Register of Historic Places in recognition of its architectural significance . [ citation needed ]
Portland ( /ˈpɔːrtlənd/ ; PORT-lənd ) is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County . It is a major port in the Willamette Valley region of the Pacific Northwest , at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers . As of 2018 , Portland had an estimated population of 653,115 , making it the 25th most populated city in the United States , and the second-most populous in the Pacific Northwest after Seattle . Approximately 2.4 million people live in the Portland metropolitan statistical area ( MSA ) , making it the 25th most populous in the United States . Its combined statistical area ( CSA ) ranks 19th-largest with a population of around 3.2 million . Approximately 60% of Oregon 's population resides within the Portland metropolitan area . [ a ] Named after Portland , Maine , the Oregon settlement began to be populated in the 1830s near the end of the Oregon Trail . Its water access provided convenient transportation of goods , and the timber industry was a major force in the city 's early economy . At the turn of the 20th century , the city had a reputation as one of the most dangerous port cities in the world , a hub for organized crime and racketeering . After the city 's economy experienced an industrial boom during World War II , its hard-edged reputation began to dissipate . Beginning in the 1960s , Portland became noted for its growing progressive political values , earning it a reputation as a bastion of counterculture . The city operates with a commission-based government guided by a mayor and four commissioners as well as Metro , the only directly elected metropolitan planning organization in the United States .
Menora Mivtachim Arena ( Hebrew : היכל מנורה מבטחים ) is a large multi-purpose sports indoor arena that is located in southern Tel Aviv , Israel . The arena is primarily used to host tennis matches , basketball games , and concerts . It is one of the major sporting facilities in the Greater Tel Aviv Area . The arena is owned by the municipality of Tel Aviv , and is managed by Sports Palaces Ltd. , a company also fully owned by the municipality ( which also manages Bloomfield Stadium ) . On January 1 , 2015 , the arena changed its name to Menora Mivtachim Arena . The arena is home to the Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball club , a member of the Maccabi Tel Aviv sports club . It has hosted the Israeli Super League final four , the Israeli State Cup final four , and most of the senior Israeli national basketball team 's home games . It also hosted the 1994 FIBA European League Final Four and the 2004 Euroleague Final Four . In other sports , it has also hosted a 1989 Davis Cup World Group match , between Israel and France , and the 2009 Davis Cup quarterfinals between Israel and Russia , in July 2009 .
Tel Aviv-Yafo , often referred to as just Tel Aviv , is the most populous city in the Gush Dan metropolitan area of Israel . Located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline and with a population of 451,523 , it is the economic and technological center of the country . If East Jerusalem is considered part of Israel , Tel Aviv is the country 's second most populous city after Jerusalem ; if not , Tel Aviv is the most populous city before West Jerusalem . [ a ] Tel Aviv is governed by the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality , headed by Mayor Ron Huldai , and is home to many foreign embassies . [ b ] It is a global city and is ranked 25th in the Global Financial Centres Index . Tel Aviv has the third- or fourth-largest economy and the largest economy per capita in the Middle East . The city has the 31st highest cost of living in the world . Tel Aviv receives over 2.5 million international visitors annually . A party capital in the Middle East , it has a lively nightlife and 24-hour culture . Tel Aviv has been called The World 's Vegan Food Capital , as it possesses the highest per capita population of vegans in the world , with many vegan eateries throughout the city . Tel Aviv is home to Tel Aviv University , the largest university in the country with more than 30,000 students . The city was founded in 1909 by the Yishuv ( Jewish residents ) as a modern housing estate on the outskirts of the ancient port city of Jaffa , then part of the Jerusalem province of Ottoman Syria .
The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men 's tennis . It is run by the International Tennis Federation ( ITF ) and Kosmos Holding and is contested annually between teams from competing countries in a knock-out format . It is described by the organisers as the World Cup of Tennis , and the winners are referred to as the World Champion team . The competition began in 1900 as a challenge between Great Britain and the United States . By 2016 , 135 nations entered teams into the competition . The most successful countries over the history of the tournament are the United States ( winning 32 tournaments and finishing as runners-up 29 times ) and Australia ( winning 28 times , including four occasions with New Zealand as Australasia , and finishing as runners-up 19 times ) . The present champions are Spain , who beat Canada to win their sixth title in 2019 . The women 's equivalent of the Davis Cup is the Fed Cup . Australia , the Czech Republic , and the United States are the only countries to have held both Davis Cup and Fed Cup titles in the same year . The Davis Cup did n't join the Open Era until 1973 , five years after most tennis tournaments allowed all professionals to compete .
Public Auditorium ( also known as Public Hall ) is a multi-purpose performing arts , entertainment , sports , and exposition facility located in the civic center district of downtown Cleveland , Ohio . The 10,000-capacity main auditorium shares its stage with a second venue housed at the facility : the 3,000-capacity Music Hall . Although Public Auditorium was planned and funded prior to World War I , construction did not begin until 1920 , and the building did not open until 1922 . Designed by city architect J. Harold McDowell and Frank Walker of Walker and Weeks in a neoclassical style matching the other Group Plan buildings , it was the largest of its kind when opened , then seating 11,500 .
Cleveland ( /ˈkliːvlənd/ KLEEV-lənd ) is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio , and the county seat of Cuyahoga County . The city proper has a population of 385,525 , making it the 52nd-largest city in the United States and the second-largest city in Ohio . Greater Cleveland is ranked as the 33rd-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. , with 2,057,009 people in 2018 . A Gamma + city , Cleveland anchors the Cleveland-Akron-Canton Combined Statistical Area , which had a population of 3,515,646 in 2010 and is ranked 15th in the United States . The city is located on the southern shore of Lake Erie , across the U.S. maritime border with Canada and approximately 60 miles ( 100 kilometers ) west of the Ohio-Pennsylvania state border . It was founded in 1796 near the mouth of the Cuyahoga River by General Moses Cleaveland . It became a manufacturing center due to its location on both the river and the lake shore , as well as being connected to numerous canals and railroad lines . Cleveland 's economy relies on diversified sectors such as manufacturing , financial services , healthcare , biomedicals , and higher education . The city 's major cultural institutions include the Cleveland Museum of Art , the Cleveland Orchestra , Playhouse Square , and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . Known as The Forest City among many other nicknames , Cleveland serves as the center of the Cleveland Metroparks nature reserve system .
The 1973 Davis Cup was the 62nd edition of the Davis Cup , the most important tournament between national teams in men 's tennis . 53 teams entered the competition , 31 in the Europe Zone , 12 in the Americas Zone , and 10 in the Eastern Zone . For the first time , preliminary rounds were used in every zone , effectively giving byes through the first two rounds of competition to the previous year 's finalists from the American and Eastern zones , and to the previous year 's semifinalists from the European zones . This year 's competition also marked the first time that professional tennis players were allowed to compete . The United States defeated Chile in the Americas Inter-Zonal final , Australia defeated India in the Eastern Zone final , and Czechoslovakia and Romania were the winners of the two Europe Zones , defeating the Soviet Union and Italy respectively . In the Inter-Zonal Zone , Australia defeated Czechoslovakia and the United States defeated Romania in the semifinals . Australia then defeated the United States in the final , breaking the defending champions ' 5-year winning run . The final was held at the Public Auditorium in Cleveland , Ohio , United States on 30 November-2 December . It marked the first time that the final was held indoors .
The Mediolanum Forum ( originally the Forum di Assago , formerly the FilaForum , DatchForum ) is an indoor sports arena that is located in Assago , near Milan , Italy . The arena has a seating capacity of 12,700 and is primarily used for ice hockey , basketball , tennis & live concerts . The venue is the home ground of the Italian League professional basketball team Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano . The Forum received the European Prize for Architecture for sports venues awarded by CONI and the Council of Europe . It is also one of two facilities in Italy , along with PalaLottomatica in Rome , to be part of the European Arenas Association network . In January 2009 , the arena changed its name to the current name of Mediolanum Forum , replacing the old name of DatchForum .
Milan ( /mɪˈlæn/ , US also /mɪˈlɑːn/ , Italian : Milano [ miˈlaːno ] ( listen ) , Milanese : [ miˈlãː ] ( listen ) ) is a city in northern Italy , capital of Lombardy , and the second-most populous city in Italy after Rome . Milan served as the capital of the Western Roman Empire , the Duchy of Milan and the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia . The city proper has a population of about 1.4 million while its metropolitan city has 3.23 million inhabitants . Its continuously built-up urban area , that stretches well beyond the boundaries of its administrative metropolitan city , is the fourth largest in the EU with 5.27 million inhabitants . The population within the wider Milan metropolitan area , also known as Greater Milan , is estimated at 8.2 million , making it by far the largest metropolitan area in Italy and the 4th largest in the EU . Milan is considered a leading alpha global city , with strengths in the field of the art , commerce , design , education , entertainment , fashion , finance , healthcare , media , services , research and tourism . Its business district hosts Italy 's stock exchange ( Italian : Borsa Italiana ) , and the headquarters of national and international banks and companies . In terms of GDP , it has the second-largest economy among EU cities after Paris , and is the wealthiest among EU non-capital cities . Milan is considered part of the Blue Banana and one of the Four Motors for Europe . The city has been recognized as one of the world 's four fashion capitals thanks to several international events and fairs , including Milan Fashion Week and the Milan Furniture Fair , which are currently among the world 's biggest in terms of revenue , visitors and growth . It hosted the Universal Exposition in 1906 and 2015 . The city hosts numerous cultural institutions , academies and universities , with 11% of the national total enrolled students .
The 1998 Davis Cup was the 87th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men 's tennis . A total of 131 nations participated in the tournament . In the final , Sweden defeated Italy at the Forum in Milan , Italy , on 4-6 December , giving Sweden their 7th title .
The Sears Centre Arena is an 11,800-seat multi-purpose arena in Hoffman Estates , Illinois , a northwest suburb 25 miles from Chicago . The arena has 43 luxury suites on two separate levels and seating capacities range from 2,200 ( theater set-up ) to 10,595 for end stage events . It was estimated to attract over 750,000 visitors annually . Since 2016 , the arena has been home to the Windy City Bulls , the Chicago Bulls ' affiliate in the NBA G League . The Sears Centre Arena is located near the former site of the Poplar Creek Music Theater .
Hoffman Estates is a village in Illinois , United States . The village is located primarily in Cook County , with a small section in Kane County . It is a suburb of Chicago . As of the 2010 census , the population was 51,895 , and as of 2017 the estimated population was 51,567 . The village now serves as the headquarters for Sears and the American headquarters for Mori Seiki . The village owns the Sears Centre , home of the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League . In 2009 , the village hosted the Heartland International Tattoo , one of the largest music and dance festivals of its kind in the Midwest .
The Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre ( QSAC ) , more commonly known by its former names ANZ Stadium or QE II , is a major multi-purpose sporting facility on the south side of Brisbane , Queensland , Australia . From 1993 to 2003 , QSAC was the home of the Brisbane Broncos , who play in National Rugby League .
Brisbane ( /ˈbrɪzbən/ ( listen ) ) is the capital of and the most populated city in the Australian state of Queensland , and the third most populous city in Australia . Brisbane 's metropolitan area has a population of approximately 2.5 million , and the South East Queensland metropolitan region , centred on Brisbane , encompasses a population of more than 3.6 million . [ failed verification ] The Brisbane central business district stands on the historic European settlement and is situated inside a peninsula of the Brisbane River , about 15 kilometres ( 9 miles ) from its mouth at Moreton Bay , a bay of the Coral Sea . The metropolitan area extends in all directions along the hilly floodplain of the Brisbane River Valley between Moreton Bay and the Taylor and D'Aguilar mountain ranges . It sprawls across several of Australia 's most populous local government areas ( LGAs ) - most centrally the City of Brisbane , which is by far the most populous LGA in the nation . The demonym of Brisbane is Brisbanite , whilst common nicknames include Brissy , River City and Brisvegas . One of the oldest cities in Australia , Brisbane was founded upon the ancient homelands of the indigenous Turrbal and Jagera peoples . Named after the Brisbane River on which it is located - which in turn takes its name from Sir Thomas Brisbane , the Governor of New South Wales at the time of the city 's founding - the area was chosen as a place for secondary offenders from the Sydney Colony . A penal settlement was founded in 1824 at Redcliffe , 28 kilometres ( 17 mi ) north of the central business district , but was soon abandoned and moved to North Quay in 1825 , opening to free settlement in 1842 . Brisbane was chosen as the capital when Queensland was proclaimed a separate colony from New South Wales in 1859 . During World War II , Brisbane played a central role in the Allied campaign and served as the South West Pacific headquarters for United States Army General Douglas MacArthur . A diverse city with 32.2% of its metropolitan population being foreign born , Brisbane is ranked as a world city , and ranks highly in ratings of livable cities .
The 1999 Davis Cup was the 88th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men 's tennis . A total of 128 nations participated in the tournament . In the final , Australia defeated France at the Acropolis Exhibition Hall in Nice , France , on 3-5 December , giving Australia their 27th title and their first since 1986 . The Australian team for the final contained Mark Philippoussis , Lleyton Hewitt and doubles pairing Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde . Pat Rafter was involved in the run to the final but missed the final itself due to injury .