30th November 2009

The ITF has announced that the 2009 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Final between Spain and Czech Republic, taking place at Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona on 4-6 December, will be streamed live online via the official Davis Cup Video website - www.DavisCup.tv

The Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Final is poised to be an enthralling tie with some of the world's best players competing for glory. The atmosphere in Barcelona also promises to be spectacular, adding to the drama and excitement for online viewers.

Spain, the reigning champion, is attempting to become the first team since Sweden in 1998 to retain the title. The Spaniards have not lost in 17 home ties and are also undefeated in 19 ties on clay.

Albert Costa, the Spanish captain, has selected Rafael Nadal, Fernando Verdasco, David Ferrer and Feliciano Lopez. Nadal will be making his first appearance since this year's first round against Serbia.

Czech Republic is trying to win its second title after Ivan Lendl inspired his nation - then Czechoslovakia - to its sole victory in 1980. With the exception of one year, the Czechs have been a fixture in the World Group since being crowned champion.

Czech captain Jaroslav Navratil has chosen Radek Stepanek, Tomas Berdych, Jan Hajek and Lukas Dlouhy. Stepanek and Berdych have formed the foundation of this year's campaign and are unbeaten as a doubles pair.

Jan Menneken, ITF Executive Director, Commercial, said: "Live streaming of the last round was a big success and I'm sure that the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Final will create even more interest within the online community. This service is an integral part of our digital offering moving forwards as the competition maintains its position as the world's leading annual event in team sport. In 2010, we will be streaming live action from every World Group round of Davis Cup by BNP Paribas and Fed Cup by BNP Paribas."

Oliver Slipper, Joint-CEO of Perform, who built the website and are providing the technical platform to stream the live matches said: "This is the last big tennis event of the season and could prove to be a classic. We are extremely excited to be building on the success of the semifinals and are looking forward to providing the live streaming service for 2010."

Visitors registering at the official Davis Cup Video website can access live tennis and can also view highlights and interviews. Registration costs £2.95 per day or £5.95 per weekend. In 2010, annual passes will also be available for purchase. Live streaming is not available in USA, UK, France, Germany, Ireland and Sweden.