Limerick primed to host Ireland's 'sold-out' Davis Cup tie with Austria this weekend

IRELAND'S sold-out Davis Cup tie with Austria at UL this weekend promises to be one of the highlights of the local and national sporting calendar with Limerick’s Conor Niland captaining the Ireland team who will compete before a capacity crowd of 4,800 spectators.

Tennis Ireland announced this week that Pat Tiernan Nissan has been appointed as the Official Car Supplier for the eagerly awaited Davis Cup World Group I play-off at the UL Sport Arena this Saturday and Sunday, February 3 and February 4.

Pat Tiernan Nissan are supplying a fleet of 10 vehicles as the event’s Official Car Supplier, all of which will be used to drive players, match officials and VIP guests to and from events during their week-long stay in Limerick.

Kevin Quinn, CEO of Tennis Ireland said: “We are delighted to welcome Pat Tiernan Nissan as the Official Car Supplier for the Davis Cup match in Limerick.

“The excitement is really building now and it is great to see such a well- known local business supporting our sport and ambition to deliver an unforgettable experience for tennis fans all over Ireland.”

Ireland Team Captain Conor Niland added: “I grew up playing tennis in Limerick and it is going to be a special experience to play in the Davis Cup at the UL Sport Arena. It is heartening to see local businesses like Pat Tiernan Nissan playing their part in bringing live tennis to Limerick and providing the generation of young players who are coming behind me with an opportunity to see where the sport can take them in Ireland”.

“The atmosphere at the UL Sport Arena is going to be amazing and I’m sure that the home supporters will lift the roof. There is nothing like playing before a home crowd, which is a huge advantage in a tough match like this. The support from Irish fans has been phenomenal and everyone is going to see some world class tennis over the two days”.

The Davis Cup is the World Cup of tennis. The Ireland Austria match is Ireland’s first home tie in the competition in nine years. Some of the world’s best players will compete in two singles on Saturday 3rd followed by a doubles and two further singles on Sunday 4th to decide which team will progress to World Group I.

The Austrian team includes Sebastian Ofner (ATP37), Dominic Thiem (ATP92) and Filip Misolic (ATP145), Austria’s current numbers one, two and four, along with Alexander Erler (ATP doubles 37) and Lucas Miedler (ATP doubles 41).

The Ireland team have recorded wins over Georgia, Barbados and El Salvador to progress from World Cup III into World Cup II and on to the World Group I playoffs.

Pat Tiernan, Dealer Principal at Pat Tiernan Nissan said: “Everyone at Pat Tiernan Nissan is delighted to see the Davis Cup return to Limerick for the first time since 1989.  We are thrilled to be part of such a prestigious event. We look forward to working with Tennis Ireland over the coming weeks and to showcasing how Nissan’s e-POWER technology delivers a more responsive, quieter and efficient way to experience city driving”.