Arthur Fery loved a dream Davis Cup debut, whereas Cameron Norrie additionally received, as Nice Britain took management of their tie in opposition to Poland.
The 23-year-old Fery was a late addition to the line-up after Jacob Fearnley pulled out simply hours earlier than the tie with a rib harm.
However Fery, ranked 227 on the earth, confirmed no indicators of nerves as he beat Olaf Pieczkowski 6-4 6-2 in Gdynia.
Norrie had earlier crushed Tomasz Berkieta in straight units, that means Leon Smith’s facet – lacking Jack Draper by means of harm – moved 2-0 up within the best-of-five tie.
Fery was thrown in at brief discover, however it helped that he was developing in opposition to the world No 484.
Nevertheless, Fery mentioned: “Nothing’s simple. Taking part in away within the Davis Cup, it is difficult.
“I mean, rankings don’t really mean anything. And it was a big fight today. I think the match was tougher than the score shows. So, I’m really happy with my first match.”
Norrie delivered the primary level by profitable the opening rubber in straight units.
It was a mismatch by way of rating as Norrie, ranked 34, took on world quantity 545 Berkieta.
There was no such gulf within the scoreline although and Norrie solely bought over the road within the first set by edging a dramatic tiebreak, having saved set factors.
He was in rather more management within the second set and bought the job executed 7-6 (9) 6-4.
“It’s nice to be back playing for my country,” Norrie mentioned throughout his on-court interview.
“It’s my first time here. Tomasz is a young up-and-coming player, he’s very talented, got a big serve and hits the ball very well off both sides.
“I knew it wasn’t going to be simple, not a lot rhythm – he performed rather well at the moment and challenged me.”
Lloyd Glasspool and Julian Cash, the number one doubles pairing, are in action on Saturday, followed by the reverse singles rubbers.
If Great Britain can get over the line they will go into February’s first round.
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