Hawera to host Davis Cup tie

The Taranaki town of Hawera will host New Zealand's Davis Cup tennis tie against Pakistan from July 9-11.

Tennis New Zealand (TNZ) confirmed the round two, Asia/Oceania group two tie would be played at the TSB Hub, a new multi-purpose stadium hosting an international fixture for the first time.

A temporary court, first used for the tie against China in New Plymouth in 2008, will be installed there.

The New Zealand team will be announced in early June. The country's top players are all currently injury-free and available for selection, TNZ said.

In round one of Asia/Oceania group two, New Zealand beat Sri Lanka 3-2 and Pakistan beat Hong Kong-China 3-1.

- NZPA