We will appeal against neutral venue; ITF and AITA have lowered their stature: Pakistan Federation

The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) on Wednesday decided to appeal against ITF's decision to shift their Davis Cup tie against India to a neutral venue, saying the world governing body and the Indian tennis federation have lowered their stature with this move.

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) on Monday agreed with the safety concerns in Islamabad, raised by the All India Tennis Association (AITA) and moved the Nov 29-30 tie out of Pakistan's capital city.

"We had a meeting today on this decision and we have decided to send our appeal to ITF tomorrow (Thursday). It's unfortunate. But life goes on. We are appealing against it and it's our right. We are asking ITF to rethink the decision and allow the tie in Islamabad," PTF President Salim Saifullah told PTI.

"There is no terrorism, no war and no natural disaster. I don't know why the Indians are worried. Thousands of Indians are coming to Pakistan everyday. Only the tennis players did not want to come. It (the tie) has become .