Some day, Andy Murray might take on the role of Davis Cup captain for Great Britain. The two-time Grand Slam champion will lead the team this week when Great Britain takes on the United States in Glasgow. The 27-year-old Murray is expected to play for years to come, but according to his captain, Leon Smith, he is already helping British players.
"He'd be absolutely incredible," Smith told the Herald Scotland. "The respect he'd have of the players. If he wants to do his time, absolutely he would be one of the best. He'd be a wonderful captain. He's definitely been very open to helping the guys over the past few years. At the Davis Cup where I've experienced it, he's always really good with the guys, taking them aside and having conversations with them."
Murray has helped out with 28-year-old James Ward, who will play against the United States beginning on Friday. A year ago in the first round in San Diego—when Britain also played against the United States—Ward upset Sam Querrey.
Then there's 20-year-old English player Kyle Edmund. He went to Murray's off-season home state of Florida at the end of 2014. "He's developed a very close relationship with James Ward but now he's definitely finding a focus on Kyle," Smith said. "All he'll want is for those young guys to work hard, be professional, be committed….
"He obviously works with Kyle, who's very good in training, works hard, is very diligent and clearly loves the game. So that will get Andy's interest, and if you get that, he's a great person to have in your corner."