Kyle Edmund an appeal away from place on Team GB at Rio 2016
Saturday 25 June 2016 00:09, UK
Kyle Edmund is hopeful an appeal to the International Tennis Federation will see him earn a place in Great Britain's team for the Rio Olympics.
The British No 3 is set to benefit from a number of withdrawals among eligible men from other countries.
Edmund must appeal to the ITF because he has not played in the required three Davis Cup ties in the last four years.
The Yorkshireman's only appearance so far came in last year's final against Belgium, but his appeal should be a formality because he has been available throughout and has twice been forced to withdraw through injury.
Edmund wrote on Twitter: "Delighted to say (subject to successful appeal to ITF re DC eligibility) I have a place in #Rio2016. Fingers crossed!"
Should the appeal succeed, Edmund will join Andy Murray, Jamie Murray, Johanna Konta and Heather Watson in Britain's team for Rio.
The leading 56 eligible players in the singles rankings on June 6 qualified for the Games, with no more than four from any one country.
Edmund was ranked only 84th on that date - he has since climbed to 68th - but a steady trickle of withdrawals brought him into contention.
He has been drawn to play Frenchman Adrian Mannarino in the opening round at Wimbledon on Monday.
