Andy Murray: ‘No reason’ Nice Britain can’t win Davis Cup with star-studded group
GB captain Leon Smith has named a star-studded line-up, which incorporates Murray, Cameron Norrie, Dan Evans and Jack Draper.
Their occasion ambitions start in opposition to Australia, and Murray is backing the group to emulate their Cup-winning heroics from 2015.
“I genuinely believe that the team can win the event,” stated the previous world No1. “That’s huge motivation to be a part of it.
“There’s no reason why we can’t win the Davis Cup again. I do really believe that, so of course I want to be a part of that and help the team in any way I can, whether that’s on the court or off.”
As captain, Smith faces a troublesome alternative within the singles rubbers. Draper is the shape participant, having recovered from harm to achieve the fourth spherical of the US Open in New York final week.
Evans received the Citi Open in Washington DC final month, whereas Norrie stays British No1 and Murray had a great grasscourt season earlier than shedding in 5 units to Stefanos Tsitsipas at Wimbledon earlier in the summertime.
Of Smith’s choice choices, Murray stated: “There are a lot of players that deserve to play and be in the team.
“Obviously, the singles guys, Cam has been doing brilliantly for years now, Evo played extremely well in the States and Jack has a brilliant run in New York off the back of a tough season with injuries, and then Neal Skupski is obviously one of the best doubles players in the world.
“We have the opportunity to improve upon previous years. The atmosphere is different to when you play somewhere like Wimbledon or at any of the other tournaments we compete at.
“It’s very loud and partisan, and it makes a big difference to the team.”