Britain Wards off Lithuania in opening Davis Cup rubber

Question

James Ward’s Davis Cup debut is so far going to plan, with the 23-year-old winning the opening rubber for Great Britain in their Europe-Africa Zone II tie against Lithuania. Two more rubbers and Britain will seal the win.

Answer 1

How important in the modern game is the Davis Cup? Do people really care? Do tennis players take pride in playing for their country like in rugby?

Answer 2

Ward won the opening rubber, against Lithuanian No. 2 Laurynas Grigelis, 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 to give John Lloyd’s team the early lead.