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NY Times · Nov 22, 2015

Britain's Davis Cup Team Delay Departure for Belgium

LONDON — Britain's Davis Cup team delayed their departure to Belgium by 24 hours on Sunday after Brussels went on maximum alert amid a search for armed Islamist extremists and fears of imminent attacks.

A spokesman for the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) said the team, led by Andy Murray, had trained on the clay courts at London's Queen's Club on Sunday and now planned to travel on Monday.

The LTA said in a statement it was monitoring the situation closely and taking government advice.

"The safety of everyone in the British contingent, including our players and fans, remains our number one priority," it added.

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