GB Davis Cup captain Smith holding eager eye on Draper’s US Open cost
Smith has named Cameron Norrie, Dan Evans, Andy Murray and Neal Skupski for the group clashes in opposition to Australia, France and Switzerland, as Britain bid to succeed in the finals.
But the efforts in New York of Draper, who’s into the fourth round of a slam for the first time, might imply Smith provides the 21-year-old to his squad.
“We’ve got four, we might take a fifth,” mentioned Smith, who was eager to observe Draper and likewise choose Andy Murray’s health after his belly damage main into the US Open.
Murray lost in the second round at Flushing Meadows final week however appeared absolutely match.
While the previous World No1 recommended he won’t benefit a spot within the aspect due the way in which he performed in shedding in straight units in opposition to Grigor Dimitrov, Smith is prone to preserve him.
“The four won’t change in terms of who’s named unless something happens here,” Smith mentioned. “It’s a question of do we add to it or not?”
Evans mentioned he had messaged Murray to inform him he was wanted within the staff, however no matter Smith decides he can even have a tough selection when it comes to who performs singles.
Manchester is internet hosting Davis Cup tennis for the primary time since 1994. Smith mentioned he expects report crowds and an awesome ambiance.
“We’re desperate to qualify this time,” he mentioned. “It was hard last time, that wasn’t a great feeling, so we want to make sure we get to the knockout stage this time round.”