British tennis player Dan Evans revealed in 2022 that he considered quitting the Great Britain team due to feeling insulted by a selection decision. Despite being a key member of the victorious 2015 Davis Cup team, Evans expressed his disappointment at not being chosen for the doubles matches. He emphasized that his lack of regular doubles play on the tour should not have been a determining factor.
In an interview with the i, Evans expressed his frustration at never being selected to play in the Davis Cup doubles matches. He argued that his skills in doubles should not be judged solely based on rankings and that other criteria, such as game style compatibility, should be considered in team selection.
Evans’ discontent peaked during the 2021 Davis Cup Finals in Austria when he was left out of the doubles lineup, with captain Leon Smith opting for other players. Despite expressing his desire to play, Evans found himself sidelined once again, leading him to question his future involvement in the team.
However, Evans eventually had the opportunity to showcase his doubles prowess alongside Neal Skupski in a match against Colombia, where they emerged victorious. Despite overcoming his doubles setback, Evans later missed the 2023 Davis Cup Finals due to an injury.
In the ongoing 2025 Davis Cup Finals, Britain faced a disappointing defeat against Japan in the qualifying round, preventing their progression in the tournament. Italy, led by Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli, secured a spot in the semi-finals with a convincing performance against Austria. Berrettini and Cobolli’s victories set up an exciting showdown against Belgium in the next round.