Fery named in GB Davis Cup team to face Ecuador

Wimbledon semi-finalist Arthur Fery has been selected for Great Britain’s Davis Cup squad against Ecuador, joining Cameron Norrie, Henry Patten and Lloyd Glasspool, while Jack Draper is omitted.

Wimbledon semi-finalist Arthur Fery has earned a place in the Great Britain Davis Cup team that will meet Ecuador in September. The tie will be staged at London’s Copper Box Arena, with the British side comprising world-number-one Cameron Norrie, doubles specialists Henry Patten and Lloyd Glasspool, and the newly-added Fery. A fifth player will be named closer to the event, and former world number four Jack Draper is not part of the squad.

Fery’s breakthrough and Davis

Cup debut

At 24, Fery entered Wimbledon as a wildcard and surged to a career-high ranking of 36 after reaching the semi-finals. Prior to the tournament he was ranked 114th, making his run to the last four the most impressive by a player of that ranking since Goran Ivanisevic’s 2001 performance. Fery said he was proud to represent Great Britain again and acknowledged the added pressure of playing at home in a World Group tie that could secure a place among the final eight nations.

He added that he feels ready for the challenge despite the heightened expectations.

The rest of the

British lineup

Cameron Norrie, currently the British No. 1, will lead the singles effort. Patten and Glasspool, who have formed a successful doubles partnership on the ATP Challenger circuit, are expected to feature in the doubles rubber on day two. The team’s composition reflects a blend of established singles talent and a strong doubles pair, aiming to cover all three match formats across the two-day tie.

Jack

Draper’s absence and injury woes

Jack Draper, also 24, was omitted from the squad after a difficult month marked by injury setbacks. He suffered a tearful episode during his first match back from a long-term arm injury, which has seen his ranking tumble from a career-high of fourth to as low as 160th over the past year. His exclusion underscores the challenges he continues to face in regaining form and fitness.

Tie format and schedule

The Davis Cup encounter is a best-of-five rubbers tie spread over 19 and 20 September. Day one will host two singles matches, while day two will feature a doubles match followed by two more singles contests. The format offers Britain multiple opportunities to secure the necessary victories to advance.

Looking ahead

For Fery, the upcoming Davis Cup tie marks his first appearance in a senior team competition on home soil since his Wimbledon run. The experience will test his ability to transition from individual Grand Slam success to the team-oriented pressure of Davis Cup play. With the final squad still to be confirmed, British fans will be watching closely as the team prepares to challenge Ecuador for a spot in the elite eight.

Source: BBC Sport