Criticism of the Davis Cup is nothing new, but John Lloyd’s recent comments took it to another level.

John Lloyd has delivered one of the most forceful critiques yet of the modern Davis Cup, arguing that the competition has lost its identity and prestige. The former British No. 1 expressed his disappointment not only with the men’s event but also with the Billie Jean King Cup, insisting both have drifted far from what once made them special.

Speaking on the Mitch Michals Podcast , Lloyd said he feels “sadness” over the state of the Davis Cup, lamenting the lack of top-10 players and calling out stars such as Emma Raducanu and Jannik Sinner for withdrawing when, in his view, their teams needed them most. For him, what would have been “unthinkable” in his era has now become a pattern

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