Dan Evans, a prominent figure in the Davis Cup, expressed his discontent with a selection decision in 2022, hinting at quitting the Great Britain team over being overlooked for the doubles event. Despite his successful history in the Davis Cup, Evans felt insulted by the exclusion from the doubles lineup, emphasizing that his lack of regular doubles play on the tour should not have been a determining factor.
In an interview with the i, Evans voiced his disappointment and frustration, pointing out that he had never been given the opportunity to showcase his skills in doubles during the Davis Cup matches. He stressed that his performance in doubles should not be judged solely based on rankings, urging for a more holistic approach in team selection.
Following his omission from the 2021 Davis Cup Finals doubles match, Evans revealed his efforts to be considered for the position in the past, expressing confusion over the repeated oversight. While acknowledging the captain’s authority in team decisions, Evans contemplated his future involvement in the Davis Cup if the situation did not improve.
In a subsequent match against Colombia, Evans, alongside Neal Skupski, secured a crucial victory in the doubles rubber, contributing to Great Britain’s triumph despite his loss in the singles match. However, Evans faced a setback in the 2023 finale due to an injury, missing the opportunity to participate.
In the ongoing 2025 Davis Cup Finals, Great Britain suffered a defeat in the qualifying round against Japan, eliminating them from the competition. Italy, led by Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli, advanced to the semi-finals with impressive performances. Berrettini’s win against Jurij Rodionov and Cobolli’s victory over Filip Misolic secured Italy a spot in the last-four clash against Belgium, showcasing a strong display even without their top players.
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