Roger Federer added his heft to the growing debate around the controversial new-format Davis Cup, saying yesterday that this was not designed for me. The inaugural Davis Cup finals are slated for a week in Madrid in November 2019 as part of a revamp to the competition, but it has been contentious with players.

Alexander Zverev, the World No. 5, said that he will not compete in the men's team event because it comes at the end of a long season. Novak Djokovic agreed on that the timing was really bad and he also looks unlikely to feature.