Thompson picked for Davis Cup

Cherrybrook’s Jordan Thompson will make his Davis Cup debut this week.

Jordan Thompson celebrates winning his first round match against Joao Sousa of Portugal on day two of the 2017 Australian Open. Picture: Scott Barbour/Getty Images

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Cherrybrook’s Jordan Thompson will make his Davis Cup debut this week, fresh from his impressive performance at the Australian Open.

The 22-year-old will join the Australian team to take on the Czech Republic in the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group opening round tie at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club from Friday to Sunday.

Australia’s Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt named Thompson alongside world No. 13 Nick Kyrgios, Sam Groth and world No. 9 doubles specialist John Peers in the four-man side.

“Nick, Sam and John bring plenty of experience to the team, and we couldn’t be prouder to have Jordan Thompson in the fold,” Hewitt said.

“To put on the green and gold for Australia’s Davis Cup team is very special and just the beginning for Jordan.”

It has been a busy month for Thompson, who took out 44th-ranked Portuguese champion Joao Sousa in the first round of the Australian Open before being defeated by world No. 8 Dominic Thiem in the second round.

Australia has met the three-time Davis Cup champions on eight occasions, and holds a 7-1 record over the Czech team.

The winner will go on to play the winner of Switzerland v USA.