Qualifying could be played like the lower zones are already decided over the course of the year leading up to it. Countries could choose what team to put up based on who their opponents are gonna be. For example, Andy and Jamie needn't necessarily play against Bulgaria, for example (best player ranked 460th).

Teams would be seeded based on the combined ranking of their top four the week before the qualifying draw is made. (taking into account doubles rankings).

You could then do it exactly like the World cup with group stages 3's with the QF's onward best of 5. You could do it exactly like World cup. A host country would compete for DC to be played with them, probably every two years but on odd's not evens so as not to clash with Olympics.

At group stage, with 3 setters, you could play 2 singles (no 1 vs no 1 and no 2 vs no 2) and a doubles so the tie is completed in 1 day. Maybe even employ doubles rules at this stage with no ad and CTB 3rd set. Make it exciting for the fans. 8 groups of 4 teams could have groups completed in 6 days. Only problem would be finding host countries that boast 8 tennis courts to play all the ties.

It would be hellish to organise but it could provide the necessary excitement DC needs to get the top players back on board.

For qualifying, sure.

But for the main event it'll be played over about 3 weeks so it shouldn't matter. It'll probably be played on indoor carpet anyway. Make it at the end of the tour. Or after USO and before the indoor carpet European run gets under way.

Just what I was going to say.

Thats because I actually have work to do while I'm at work you know