The Davis Cup return of Nick Kyrgios is over before it started opening the door for Aleksandar Vukic to make his debut in this weekend’s tie against Sweden as reward for his breakout Australian Open performance.

Alex De Minaur, Aleksandar Vukic and Olympic champs John Peers and Matt Ebden to square off against Sweden in Stockholm.

Tennis Australia says it has advised its players against competing in Russia following reports that Davis Cup team member Thanasi Kokkinakis featured in an exhibition in St.

Captain Lleyton Hewitt hasn't given up on a potential return to Davis Cup action for Nick Kyrgios despite the former Wimbledon finalist having

Lleyton Hewitt hasn't given up on a potential return to Davis Cup action for Nick Kyrgios despite the former Wimbledon finalist having predictably had to pull out of Australia's first-round qualifying

Lleyton Hewitt has named an altered Australian Davis Cup team ahead of their qualifying tie against Sweden. Despite being named in the initial side, both Nick Kyrgios and Jordan Thompson have withdrawn through injury.

Nick Kyrgios has been replaced in Australia’s Davis Cup squad by Aleksandar Vukic after the former Wimbledon finalist suffered an abdominal strain in the lead-up to the Australian Open.

There has been a lot of excitement surrounding Nick Kyrgios' return to tennis. The Australian is a phenomenal character and box office on the court. His charisma and personality attract a lot of attention to his contests.

Britain has been waiting for a new male star to rally behind since Andy Murray's retired. While Cameron Norrie and Dan Evans have received tremendous support in tournaments, the most exciting young British player on the rise is Jack Draper.

After world no. 1 Jannik Sinner and Grigor Dimitrov, the young Briton Jack Draper also pulled out from the ATP 500 tournament. Last year's US Open semi-finalist experienced a setback during the off-season.

Aleksandar Vukic has joined the squad to potentially play singles alongside Alex de Minaur in Australia's Davis

It means Hewitt has been forced to call up Aleksandar Vukic for his Davis Cup debut and recall doubles veterans John Peers and Matt Ebden. Vukic is playing the tennis of his life, making the third round of the Australian Open and surging to World No.66 in the ATP rankings.