216: Davis Cup Exit for US, Ferrero to Come Back & Race for Year End No. 1 | EP 216

The US's Davis Cup loss to Czechia exposes how Olympic-eligibility rules, not competitive priority, now shape top players' Davis Cup commitment.

• Davis Cup upset: Czechia beat the US 3-2 in Prague (13,000 fans, same arena as 2018 Laver Cup); Learner Tien beat Menchik in his debut, but Lehecka and Menchik won the deciding rubbers.
• Roster/scheduling gripe: Hosts argue Ben Shelton and Learner Tien played mainly to satisfy the ITF rule requiring two Davis Cup ties before 2028 Olympic eligibility, not full prioritization.

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