Davis Cup Team Announced; Querrey and Smyczek Chosen as Hitting Partners

It doesn't seem that long ago I was in Southern California at a Davis Cup tie, but in less than ten days there will be another one, this time against Chile on the grass courts at the Mission Hills Country Club near Palm Springs. The only changes on the team are in the hitting partners, as Andy Roddick, James Blake and the Bryan twins will once again be the four players for the U.S. Tennis Week has the details here.

Sam Querrey will making his second appearance as a hitting partner, and with his recent results and big serve, it's hardly surprising that he's been selected again. Tim Smyczek was a semifinalist last year at the Wimbledon Junior Championships and a quarterfinalist at the U.S. Junior Open. Although he didn't turn 18 until the end of December, he's no longer eligible for ITF junior events and has been playing Futures tournaments since the U.S. Open. He won a doubles title earlier this month at one and his exceptional volleying skills probably played a role in his selection.