TENNIS:France Vs Belgium meet at Lille for Davis Cup Final

November's Davis Cup final between France and Belgium will be held in the north-eastern town of Lille.
The French Tennis Federation made the announcement on Tuesday, with the Stade Pierre Mauroy hosting its second final in four years.
In 2014, France were beaten in the Davis Cup final by a Switzerland team containing Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka.
It was also the venue used for the semi-final against Serbia at the weekend, when the match was played on clay.
However, this year's three-day final which starts on November 24 will take place on a specially laid hard court.
The stadium seats 27,500 and the roof will be closed for the final.
The venue should suit their opponents - at least logistically - with Lille less than 20 miles from the Belgium border.
France last won the Davis Cup in 2001, since when they have lost in three finals, while this year's opponents have never triumphed in the prestigious competition.
This will be Belgium's third final: The first came in 1904 while two years ago they were defeated by a Great Britain team inspired by Andy Murray.

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