Kyle Edmund aiming to be fit for Great Britain's Davis Cup clash
Thursday 1 February 2018 17:33, UK
Kyle Edmund is determined to represent Great Britain in the Davis Cup this week, despite carrying an injury.
The 23-year-old, who stunned the tennis world by reaching the semi-finals of the Australian Open last week, struggled with a minor hip problem during his defeat by Marin Cilic last Thursday.
However, he still intends to play in Great Britain's World Group first-round tie against Spain, which begins on Friday.
Now ranked world No 26, Edmund said in a statement: "Since arriving in Marbella on Monday I have been doing my best to get match-ready for the tie.
"My intention is to play as I love Davis Cup and representing my country.
"My body has a few niggles and the transition from any surface to clay is not an easy one.
"Things are improving and I'm taking a day at a time at the moment. I wanted to keep you informed of the latest news and thanks to everyone for all the support."
GB and Spain have not come face-to-face in the Davis Cup since 1986 and, with Andy Murray still sidelined, Edmund will be the team's No 1 singles player this weekend.
