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Ex-British number one Greg Rusedski says he will play on next season and wants to represent Great Britain in the Davis Cup in April. | Ex-British number one Greg Rusedski says he will play on next season and wants to represent Great Britain in the Davis Cup in April. |
The 33-year-old has a long-term hip injury and has slipped to 193rd in the world, leading him to previously hint he might retire at the end of 2006. | The 33-year-old has a long-term hip injury and has slipped to 193rd in the world, leading him to previously hint he might retire at the end of 2006. |
But he told the Sun on Saturday: "I'm definitely going to play next year, I don't know how much. | But he told the Sun on Saturday: "I'm definitely going to play next year, I don't know how much. |
"If I have to, I'll play a few smaller events, maybe some Challengers." | "If I have to, I'll play a few smaller events, maybe some Challengers." |
Britain face Holland in Birmingham in April and Rusedski has made no secret of his desire to play at least one more Davis Cup tie on home soil. | Britain face Holland in Birmingham in April and Rusedski has made no secret of his desire to play at least one more Davis Cup tie on home soil. |
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"I've spoken to (Davis Cup coach) John Lloyd and if selected, I'd love to play in Birmingham," he said. | "I've spoken to (Davis Cup coach) John Lloyd and if selected, I'd love to play in Birmingham," he said. |
"To maintain my fitness, I will try to get a few wildcards to events," added Rusedski, who will not be heading to Australia for the start of the season. | "To maintain my fitness, I will try to get a few wildcards to events," added Rusedski, who will not be heading to Australia for the start of the season. |
British number four Rusedski said he did not know if he would be competing at Wimbledon in June. | British number four Rusedski said he did not know if he would be competing at Wimbledon in June. |
"I cannot look that far ahead," he said. "I enjoy my tennis and it's difficult to know when to call it a day. I am closer to the end, I know that." | "I cannot look that far ahead," he said. "I enjoy my tennis and it's difficult to know when to call it a day. I am closer to the end, I know that." |
This weekend Rusedski is playing for an England side against Scotland in the Aberdeen Cup, an exhibition event which also features British number one Andy Murray. | This weekend Rusedski is playing for an England side against Scotland in the Aberdeen Cup, an exhibition event which also features British number one Andy Murray. |
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