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Amelie Mauresmo withdraws as France Davis Cup captain to coach Lucas Pouille

Amelie Mauresmo withdraws as France Davis Cup captain to coach Lucas Pouille

Amelie Mauresmo was previously France’s Fed Cup captain Amelie Mauresmo has decided against taking over as captain of France’s Davis Cup team to instead coach compatriot Lucas Pouille. The 39-year-old, who would have been France’s first female Davis Cup captain, had been appointed in June to replace Yannick Noah next year. Mauresmo coached Andy Murray for two years and subsequently guided France’s women to the Fed Cup final in 2016. Frenchman Pouille is currently ranked 32nd in the world. The 24-year-old had reached number 10 in the world in March. Two-time Grand Slam...

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