With Frederic Fontang, we will be watching Jeremy Chardy for his first debut in Davis Cup. Consequence of his study progression this season and good summer on clay.
Invited as sparring partner, then replacing Simon (injury) , he will become the player standing on the bench and ready to play in case the defection of the two leaders Monfils and Tsonga.
One more step in his tennis experience, with perhaps a challenge to face on court.
I believe that he will have the Davis cup syndrome….not the one who many people like to point out negatively… especially in France but the one which make you play at 100% with joy and energy….like my formers players Leander Paes, always giving 100% and playing his best tennis in team matches – like his semi final of Davis cup with India or Byron Black, at the top when defeating the Australia in Australia to reach quarter…