Arthur Fery has been named in Great Britain's Davis Cup team to face Ecuador in September. The 24-year-old Wimbledon semi-finalist expressed pride in representing GB at home, acknowledging the pressure of qualifying for the final eight. Cameron Norrie, Henry Patten, and Lloyd Glasspool complete the squad.

Jack Draper, previously world number four, is absent due to a persistent arm injury that dropped his ranking from fourth to 160th. A fifth player will join closer to the September 19-20 matches at London's Copper Box Arena. Fery, ranked 36th post-Wimbledon, called his inclusion a significant opportunity despite recent setbacks, including a 7-5 7-6 loss to Alex de Minaur at the Cincinnati Masters.

The team’s performance will hinge on Fery’s resilience after his dramatic Wimbledon run, where he became the lowest-ranked player in the last four since 2001. Draper’s absence highlights injury challenges, with his ranking plummeting over 12 months. The best-of-five tie includes doubles and singles matches, testing the squad’s depth.

Fery’s inclusion contrasts with Draper’s withdrawal, emphasizing the importance of fit players. His Wimbledon success—defeating higher-ranked opponents—has bolstered his confidence. The match against Ecuador presents a chance to reassert GB’s strength in the World Group.