Jeff Coetzee To Lead South African Team for inaugural ATP Cup
Jeff Coetzee has been named to lead Team South Africa at the inaugural ATP Cup in January. The ATP Cup is the new team competition launched by the ATP Tour which will be held in three Australian cities - Perth, Brisbane and Sydney from January 3 to 12, featuring 24 countries. The tournament offers A$22 million in prize money as well as 750 singles and 250 doubles ranking points.
South Africa has been drawn to meet Serbia, France and Chile in Brisbane and will include Kevin Anderson and Raven Klaasen, along with Lloyd Harris, doubles specialist Ruan Roelofse and junior star Kholo Montsi.
Speaking to Sport24, Coetzee commented, "I am delighted to coach the South African ATP Cup team. It always means so much to represent my country. It is great to have a balance on our team with experienced players and a youngster like Kholo Montsi who has this opportunity that one dreams of at such a young and tender age. The ATP Cup is definitely a great event, especially that time of the year. It Guarantees you at least 3 good matches before the Australian Open. It is also a good opportunity to represent your country and it is so fitting as it is an Olympic year next year. It will be tough for us, but it also gives us the opportunity to represent our country in a team environment with Kevin Anderson which is so huge for us and to show the world that we belong there.”
The matches comprise two singles and a doubles rubber and eight teams will come from the group stage to the knockout stage.
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