Fritz and Isner speak ahead of ATP Cup: 'I've always enjoyed playing for a team'

Taylor Fritz and John Isner will compete as part of Team USA at the ATP Cup next month and have reflected on what it means to play for a team.

Fritz said that not getting to compete often as a team means a lot more; as well as that as a result, it adds extra energy to matches and that it does help him to play better.

”We don’t get to compete that often as a team, with fellow players cheering you on from the side of the court. Winning and losing certainly adds a lot of extra energy to matches when you’re playing for your country, but I’ve found it does help me to play better,” Fritz said. “It’s going to be great to play alongside John.”

Isner said that from his perspective, it's a joy to him; as well as that the fact it is pressure packed too always helps being out there and playing for your country; finally that he hopes it will bode well for future tournaments.

”I’ve always enjoyed playing for a team. I’ve really done it my whole life. Playing in the team events... has been a joy for me and you definitely can get your competitive juices flowing after a pretty long layoff,” Isner said. “It’ll be pressure-packed on top of that, being out there playing for your country right out of the gate. I do think that will be a very good thing for me and hopefully it will bode well for the Australian Open next year.”