Jacob Fearnley levels Davis Cup tie for Great Britain against Japan

Jacob Fearnley made a remarkable Davis Cup debut, leveling Great Britain's tie against Japan by defeating former Grand Slam finalist Kei Nishikori 6-3, 6-3. With key players Jack Draper and Cameron Norrie absent, the 23-year-old stepped up as the highest-ranked British player, showcasing his talent after a strong performance at the Australian Open. Fearnley's victory was crucial, as it came on the heels of Billy Harris's loss to Yoshihito Nishioka. Expressing his pride in the team's effort and the support from coach Leon Smith, Fearnley acknowledged the nerves he felt before the match but was pleased with his performance. The best-of-five tie will be decided on Saturday, with a doubles match and additional singles rubbers still to come. The outcome will determine who progresses to the second qualifying round later this year.