Fery secures GB Davis Cup selection for Ecuador clash
Arthur Fery, who reached the Wimbledon semi-finals this year, has been chosen for Great Britain's Davis Cup squad to face Ecuador in September. The 24-year-old, now ranked 36th, will join Cameron Norrie, Henry Patten and Lloyd Glasspool, with a fifth player to be added later. Fery recently lost to Alex de Minaur in Cincinnati, but expressed pride at representing his country at home.
Fery's ranking climbed from 114th to a career-best 36th after his unexpected run to the Wimbledon semi-finals. He pushed world number eight Alex de Minaur to a tight straight-sets loss in Cincinnati, battling back after rain interruptions.
Draper, who was ranked fourth, is sidelined by a long-term arm issue that has dropped him to 160th. The tie takes place at the Copper Box Arena on 19-20 September, with a fifth player to be announced.
This home tie could galvanize British tennis fans, capitalizing on Fery's Wimbledon breakthrough to draw new audiences to the Copper Box Arena. The event may also serve as a poignant reminder of injury's impact on careers, given Draper's absence, potentially fostering greater empathy for player welfare. Additionally, a strong performance could boost the sport's grassroots participation, as national team events often inspire local youth to take up the game.