Tomas Berdych to Miss Czech Republic's Davis Cup Tie vs India
Tomas Berdych had led Czech Republic to the Davis Cup titles in 2012 and 2013. Czech Republic's Davis Cup play-off against India is in New Delhi from September 18-20.
World number six Tomas Berdych will miss the Czech Republic's Davis Cup play-off against India in New Delhi on September 18-20, the Czech team said on Tuesday.
Czech captain Jaroslav Navratil has called up 48th-ranked Jiri Vesely, Lukas Rosol (87), Adam Pavlasek (149) and Radek Stepanek (285). (Spain Get Nadal Boost | Kyrgios Dropped From Australia Squad)
For Berdych, "the trip to India would be a big sacrifice and he would risk the results in the rest of the season" as he is seeking his seventh straight Masters berth, said Navratil.
"Even without Tomas, we have a team that is experienced and strong enough to succeed in the play-offs and secure a place in the World Group for 2016," he added.
Led by Berdych and Stepanek, the Czech Republic won the Davis Cup in 2012 and 2013.
In March, the Czechs lost 3-2 to Australia on home soil in the World Group first round, but they still lead the Davis Cup nations rankings, ahead of reigning champions Switzerland.