Jack Draper cannot inspire Great Britain to a Davis Cup comeback win over Argentina as his first match since reaching the US Open semi-finals ends in defeat.
Jack Draper could not inspire Great Britain to a Davis Cup comeback win over Argentina as his first match since reaching the US Open semi-finals ended in defeat.
British team-mate Dan Evans was beaten 6-2 7-5 by Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the first singles match earlier on Friday. Back on home turf following his exploits in New York, Draper had been the centre of attention in Manchester - even without playing. Evans, 34, is the most experienced player in a British squad which has a fresh look following the retirement of Andy Murray and Cameron Norrie's absence with an arm injury.
Sensing a freedom to attack in the fifth game, Etcheverry quickly broke to take the wind out of Evans' sails and rattled off the final three games for the opening set.
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