Professional tennis player Dan Evans expressed his frustration and disappointment in 2022 after being excluded from the Great Britain team’s doubles selection for the Davis Cup. Despite his successful history in the tournament, including being part of the winning team in 2015, Evans felt insulted by the decision and even considered quitting the team. He emphasized that his skill in doubles should not be judged solely on his tour performances and suggested that a different selection approach should be taken based on game styles rather than rankings.
In an interview with the i, Evans highlighted his desire to play in the Davis Cup doubles and questioned why he had never been given the opportunity despite requesting to do so in past competitions. He acknowledged the captain’s authority in team selection but expressed his frustration and hinted at reevaluating his future participation if the situation did not improve.
The following year, Evans, alongside Neal Skupski, secured a victory in their doubles match against Colombia, contributing to Great Britain’s overall success in the Davis Cup Finals. However, Evans faced a setback in 2023 when an injury prevented him from participating in the finale.
In the 2025 Davis Cup Finals, Great Britain was absent after losing to Japan in the qualifying round. Italy, led by Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli, advanced to the semi-finals by defeating Austria. Berrettini and Cobolli showcased their prowess with impressive victories, setting up a showdown against Belgium in the next round.