SEVILLE, Spain (AP) The International Tennis Federation says American player Alex Bogomolov Jr. is eligible to compete for Russia in the Davis Cup.
A Davis Cup Committee ruled Thursday that the Moscow-born Bogomolov can play for Russia against Austria in the first round from Feb. 10-12.
The ITF decided Bogomolov's case met 2012 regulations allowing national federations three months instead of six before the match to submit a request for the player of dual nationality to represent the country.
Bogomolov moved to Florida with his family in 1992 and has represented the U.S. since turning professional in 2002. He has never played in the Davis Cup.
Players recently voted Bogomolov as most improved tour player after he rose from No. 166 at the end of 2010 to a career-high No. 33 in November.