Davis Cup Preview: The British stars who could overcome Uzbekistan

Norrie and Inglot take centre-stage for crucial tie

Great Britain face Uzbekistan in the Emirates Arena in Glasgow as they look to secure a place to the Davis Cup World Group.

They come into this vital play-off tie with their fate still to be decided after a loss to Spain in February.

But Leon Smith won’t be able to call upon big hitters Kyle Edmund and Andy Murray who are both out through injury.

The Uzbeks may be on a 10-match losing streak but have Denis Istomin in their team, one of the most seasoned professionals in the game.

This will be a test for the relatively inexperienced British side and the Coral News Team look at the men who will have to step up to the plate…

Cameron Norrie

At 70 in the world he is the highest ranked player in the team and beat No.23 Roberto Bautista-Agut on his debut in the defeat Spain earlier this year.

The 23-year-old has also tasted success over Jeremy Chardy and Nick Kyrgios on his way to three World Tour 250 series’ semi-final.

He also beat the hard-hitting John Isner in 2018 and will be a big threat to the Uzbek team.

Jay Clarke

Clarke is the rising star on the scene right now. The 20-year-old made his ATP main draw debut at Queens earlier this year and was given a wildcard into Wimbledon in July.

He is also very adept in the doubles, reaching the mixed doubles semi-finals at Wimbledon alongside Harriet Dart.

Clarke should show his burgeoning quality here.