Published 13:00 IST, October 23rd 2019

Andy Murray set to play for Great Britain in Davis Cup Finals

Murray, who will be part of the squad for 1st time since 2016, had stated his intention to play in the finals as Great Britain face Netherlands and Kazakhstan.

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Andy Murray was named in Great Britain Davis Cup squad for next month's inaugural Davis Cup finals. Murray who will be part of squad for first time since 2016 had already stated his intention to play in finals. Great Britain, who won title in 2015, face Nerlands and Kazakhstan in group st on 20 and 21 vember.

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Andy Murray triumph at European Open

British tennis star is currently in great form after Sunday’s stunning victory over Stan Wawrinka in finals of European Open in Antwerp. victory in final also ensured his place in team after making his comeback from hip surgery. Team GB coach Leon Smith was full of praise for te fellow Brit and said that It's been fantastic to see Andy back competing again.

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Davis Cup Finals: Great Britain team and schedule

Captain Leon Smith has named Dan Evans, doubles pair Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski, in his initial team with a fifth player still to be decided. Kyle Edmund has t been included in side. former British 1 player will be battling with Cameron rrie for fifth place in team.

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Davis Cup finals: Great Britain captain Leon Smith thoughts on team

Speaking to media, skipper felt that team are in a good position with strength and depth. He said that fifth player will be chosen in next couple of weeks. skipper also praised Dan Evans and said that he is playing some of best tennis of his career and deserves his place back inside world's top 50.

Davis Cup: All you need to kw about new format 

Britain was given a wildcard for event, which w has18 nations compete across six groups in Madrid. group winners - as well as two second-placed teams with best records - progress to quarter-finals, with semi-finals and final taking place on 23 and 24 vember. Matches will consist of two singles and one doubles rubber, all played over three sets on a hard court at Caja Magica.

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10:54 IST, October 23rd 2019