The first round of Davis Cup qualifying for men’s tennis, “Great Britain vs. Norway” (Norway/Oslo, Hard), was held on the 5th and 6th, with Great Britain winning 4 wins and 0 losses, advancing to the second qualifying round. J. Draper (Great Britain), ranked 13th in the world, returned to the tournament for the first time in about six months and contributed to the victory with a win.
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Draper, 24, has been off the tour since August last year when he withdrew from the second round of the US Open (New York, USA, Hard, Grand Slam) due to an arm injury.
Even this season, he missed the United Cup (Australia/Perth, Sydney, Hurd) and the Australian Open (Australia/Melbourne, Hurd, Grand Slam), but he made his return to the national team for the first time in about six months.
In the first match, Draper faced world No. 313 V. Durasovic (Norway). In this match, Draper won points on his first serve 89% of the time, never gave his opponent a break point, and broke his opponent four times in the return game. He won in straight sets 6-2, 6-2, marking his return with a win and giving Great Britain a valuable victory.
Great Britain gained momentum from Draper’s victory, and world No. 26 C. Norrie (UK) won the second singles match, ending the first day with two wins.Then they also won the doubles and singles on the second day, defeating Norway 4-0.
The victorious Great Britain will face Australia and Ecuador in the second qualifying round to be held in September.
[England vs Norway result]
1st match
Draper 6-2, 6-2 Durasovic
2nd match
Norrie 6-4, 6-4 N. Budkov Kea (Norway)
3rd game
J. Cash (UK) / L. Glasspool (UK) 6-2, 2-6, 7-6 (7-5) Budkov Care / Durasovic
4th game
J. Fearnley (UK) 3-6, 6-3, [10-7] budkov care
Game 5
nolly canceled durasovic
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