Strong Mullingar Connection In Ireland's Davis Cup Promotion

It was a hugely successful week in Cyprus.

Ireland have moved up a rung in Tennis' Davis Cup and the team involved had a big Westmeath connection. 

Simon Carr and Ammar Elamin were both involved in the series of Group II contests culminating in a playoff victory over Georgia. 

Carr who has competed at this level on a number of occasions completed a straight sets victory over Georgia's Aleksandre Metreveli 6-2, 6-2 in a must win contest before also sealing the match winning doubles contest with partner David O'Hare 6-3, 6-2. 

Elamin was not involved in the playoff but had played in the earlier group matches. 

They will now play at the Group I during the next international window. 

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