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Ivanisevic's naming as Croatia Davis Cup captain delayed
ZAGREB, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Croatia's Tennis Association (HTS) has delayed until January the appointment of former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic as their new Davis Cup captain, state news agency Hina reported on Wednesday.
Local media said earlier this week that Ivanisevic would succeed Niki Pilic, who led Croatia to their first Davis Cup title this year, after Wednesday's meeting with HTS president Radimir Cacic.
An HTS official told Hina that Cacic and Ivanisevic had agreed to meet again on Jan. 16 to define the future roles of Ivanisevic -- who retired in 2004 due to a shoulder injury -- and Pilic.
However, Pilic told Hina that everything was practically agreed.
"I will cede my post to Ivanisevic, but will stay on with the team to help as an adviser," he said.
Croatia beat Slovakia in the Davis Cup final earlier this month. The 34-year-old Ivanisevic, who won Wimbledon as a wildcard in 2001, came out of retirement for the final and was on the team but did not play.
Croatia will begin the defence of their title against Austria in Graz in February.
ZAGREB, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Croatia's Tennis Association (HTS) has delayed until January the appointment of former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic as their new Davis Cup captain, state news agency Hina reported on Wednesday.
Local media said earlier this week that Ivanisevic would succeed Niki Pilic, who led Croatia to their first Davis Cup title this year, after Wednesday's meeting with HTS president Radimir Cacic.
An HTS official told Hina that Cacic and Ivanisevic had agreed to meet again on Jan. 16 to define the future roles of Ivanisevic -- who retired in 2004 due to a shoulder injury -- and Pilic.
However, Pilic told Hina that everything was practically agreed.
"I will cede my post to Ivanisevic, but will stay on with the team to help as an adviser," he said.
Croatia beat Slovakia in the Davis Cup final earlier this month. The 34-year-old Ivanisevic, who won Wimbledon as a wildcard in 2001, came out of retirement for the final and was on the team but did not play.
Croatia will begin the defence of their title against Austria in Graz in February.