Tennis

GB captain Leon Smith plans legacy

Davis Cup captain Leon Smith says Great Britain can build on their success and inspire a new generation of players.

GB won the team of the year award and Andy Murray was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday.

Highlights: Andy Murray wins Davis Cup for GB LTA plans for 2016 include taking the Davis Cup trophy on tour and issuing 10,000 free junior tennis racquets.

Great Britain Davis Cup captain Leon Smith Great Britain Davis Cup captain Leon Smith urges on Andy Murray during the final win.

Fifty different venues across Britain will have the chance to host the Davis Cup trophy in their local community, park or club, with some surprise visits from players.

Great Britain’s Davis Cup squad win Team of the Year GB Davis Cup winners take Team of Year Smith said he was keen to avoid the mistakes of some previous Davis Cup winners that fielded a below-strength side in their first round match the following year, and faced a relegation tie after losing.

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