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13 There will be an interval of at least twelve days between the dates fixed for the beginning of Ties in a Zone, unless the two Nations and the Davis Cup Committee agree otherwise. The Final must be completed by 31st December. (b) Prior to the start of the Competition, the Davis Cup Committee shall inform the competing Nations of the dates on which the Ties have to be played. 28. CHOICE OF GROUND (a) Choice of Ground shall be determined in the following sequence: (i) If one Nation has been entitled to choice for its Tie with another Nation in the 1970 Competition, or in any later Competition, the latter shall have choice on the occasion of the next meeting with that Nation. If this is not applicable, then (ii) Choice shall be decided by lot. (b) Choice of Ground shall include surface of the court and the choice of ball, except when the Davis Cup Committee select a Neutral Ground (e.ii.a), in which case the Davis Cup Committee shall also select the surface of the court and the make of ball to be used. (c) A Nation with Choice of Ground must choose a location within their own country or territory, unless otherwise decided under sections (d) or (e) of this Regulation. (d) A Nation with Choice of Ground may choose to play on a Neutral Ground or in the country or territory of their opponents, provided that their opponents are in agreement, and the Davis Cup Committee gives their approval. Applications must reach the ITF as soon as possible after the draw or the completion of the previous round and no later than the date fixed for approval of the completed Questionnaire for the Tie. (i) A Nation with the Choice of Ground which chooses to play on a Neutral Ground shall be considered the Home Nation for the purposes of the conduct and financial arrangements of the Tie, and shall have the right to choice of ball and the surface of the court. (ii) A Nation with Choice of Ground which chooses to play in the country or territory of their opponents shall be considered the Visiting Nation for the purposes of the conduct and financial arrangements of the Tie, and shall lose the right to choice of ball and the surface of the court. In both these cases the Nation with Choice of Ground is considered to have exercised such choice. (e) A Nation with Choice of Ground may lose such choice if, in the opinion of the Davis Cup Committee, it is not possible or practical for the Visiting Nation (war, political unrest, etc) to reach or play at the ground selected for the Tie. In such case: (i) the Nation with Choice of Ground may choose to play on a Neutral Ground, provided the Davis Cup Committee gives its approval and provided that the ITF receives a full completed application in writing by no later than five (5) working days after receipt of any such Committee decision. The Nation with Choice of Ground shall be considered the Home Nation for the purposes of the conduct and

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