British tennis player Dan Evans, renowned for his Davis Cup performances, once expressed his discontent with being left out of a doubles selection, hinting at the possibility of quitting the Great Britain team. Despite his successful history in the Davis Cup, including a victory in 2015, Evans felt overlooked in the doubles category.
In a candid interview with the i, Evans stated his disappointment and feeling of being slighted by the decision-makers. He emphasized that his prowess in doubles should not be underestimated, even though he may not frequently feature in doubles matches on the tour. Evans advocated for a more nuanced approach in selecting players for the Davis Cup ties, focusing on game styles rather than solely relying on doubles rankings.
His frustration peaked during the 2021 Davis Cup Finals in Austria when he was excluded from the doubles lineup, despite his willingness to participate. Reflecting on his past efforts and conversations with team captain Leon Smith, Evans expressed his uncertainties about his future involvement in the team if the situation persisted.
However, Evans eventually had the opportunity to showcase his doubles skills alongside Neal Skupski during a match against Colombia, where they emerged victorious. Although Evans faced an injury setback that kept him out of the 2023 Davis Cup Finals, his previous contributions were instrumental in securing a spot for Great Britain.
In the current 2025 Davis Cup Finals, Great Britain’s absence is notable following their defeat to Japan in the qualifying round. Meanwhile, Italy, led by Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli, advanced to the semi-finals with convincing wins over their opponents. Despite missing key players, Italy demonstrated their strength and advanced to face Belgium in the next round.