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Kidney colic! Davis Cup boss Melzer has to go to hospital
Austria's Davis Cup team will be without captain and ÖTV Sports Director Jürgen Melzer for the home World Group I tie against Turkey in Bad Waltersdorf (September 13/14). The 43-year-old will undergo a minor operation on Monday due to kidney colic, the ÖTV announced in a press release.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen Alexander Peya, who was originally scheduled to be the ORF co-commentator, will take over the captain's role.
The 44-year-old Peya played 27 games in 22 international matches during his active career. Gerald Melzer will act as assistant coach. "We are of course very sorry that he is out, he himself is the most sorry, but he now needs rest and strength to recover in the best possible way. We would like to take this opportunity to wish him a speedy recovery," ÖTV Vice President Jürgen Roth was quoted as saying about Jürgen Melzer's absence.
The line-up
The Austrian squad includes Jurij Rodionov, Filip Misolic, Lukas Neumayer and the doubles specialists Lucas Miedler and Alexander Erler. Joel Schwärzler and Peya protégé Neil Oberleitner will also take part in training from Monday. Ergi Kirkin, Yanki Erel, Altug Celikbilek and Cengiz Aksu have been nominated for Turkey for the time being.
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