By Dave WorsleyChristchurchs Z-Energy Wilding Park has been confirmed as the venue for the New Zealand Davis Cup tie against Pakistan 16-18 September for the Asia-Oceania Group 1 second round playoff. Wilding Park recently held Davis Cup ties featuring New Zealand against India and also against Chinese Taipei. The New Zealand team is Finn Tearney ranked 388, Rubin Statham at 445, Michael Venus ranked 40th in doubles and Marcus Daniell 59 in doubles. If Statham takes the court he will beat Onny Paruns New Zealand Davis Cup record of the most ties played for his country of 25 ties. - This story has been automatically published using a media release from New Zealand Tennis

Source: New Zealand Herald August 14, 2016 02:37 UTC