Toby Samuel achieves LTA Colour Holder status with Davis Cup debut
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Rising British star Toby Samuel has achieved his LTA Colour Holder status after making his Davis Cup debut against Ecuador.
Samuel was called up for the opening singles rubber in the Lexus GB Davis Cup team’s Qualifier second round tie against Ecuador at the Copper Box Arena in London. He's set to face world No.203 Andres Andrade.
Samuel will become LTA Colour Holder No.335.
LTA Colour Holders acknowledges, recognises and celebrates players, past and present, who have represented Great Britain in the Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup and Wheelchair Tennis World Team Cup, as well as at the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
Like a ‘cap’ that a player receives playing for their country in either football or rugby, when a player has competed for Great Britain in tennis, they receive a Colour.
The 24-year-old earned his first call up to the Davis Cup team on the heels of a breakthrough season on the ATP and ATP Challenger Tour.
The Bournemouth-native - who this week cracked the world’s top 100 for the first time - has claimed four pro-level titles already this year, including three on the ATP Challenger Tour, made his main draw debut at three of the four Grand Slams and recorded his first main draw win at a major with a first round victory over Tomas Machac at the US Open last month.
Samuel - who is supported by the NTC Pro Access Programme - is currently sat at a career-high ranking of world No.95.
Keep up with the latest results and updates from the Lexus GB team's tie against Ecuador:
