Even when gamers are totally match, it may be arduous for crew captains to safe their companies, as Davis Cup ties are often performed the week after a Grand Slam.
Andy Murray performed sparingly for 3 years in his early 20s, when GB have been exterior the World Group, however Smith is optimistic Draper will proceed to need to play for the crew.
“I get the sensation that the gamers need to be a part of this,” he mentioned.
“We, on the LTA, and the gamers right here, you’ll be able to inform they worth this, they worth coming collectively.
“Our job this weekend is to attempt to maintain within the prime group so we are able to attempt to win it subsequent yr, however there are clearly extra conversations that have to be had concerning the scheduling, to attempt to get these gamers which can be going deep within the Slams.
“If you need them to play, asking them for a couple of days turnaround – typically to journey extraordinarily far or change surfaces – that is going to be tough.
“So I get the sensation there’s a sturdy urge for food to characterize your nation in Davis Cup, however there’s some work to do within the formatting.”
A torn bicep and sickness has prevented Norrie enjoying Davis Cup because the 2023 quarter-final with Serbia.
The 30-year-old has already performed 22 tournaments this yr, however says Davis Cup weeks are “very completely different”.
“It is at all times one in every of my favorite weeks, enjoying on your nation,” he mentioned.
“It is such an important group of men and women – it is simply precisely what I need to be doing.
“It is a very completely different week to every week on the tour. It is virtually like one other relaxation – it is such a treasured week.
“You can be resting, you could possibly be practising, you could possibly be enjoying one other match. However for me I at all times need to attempt to prioritise that in my profession.”
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