(Reuters) – Former world number four Robin Soderling has stepped down from his role as Sweden’s Davis Cup captain due to health reasons, the Swedish Tennis Association said on Monday.
Two-time French Open finalist Soderling was appointed Sweden’s Davis Cup captain in 2019, twice leading them into the Finals tournament.
“With his knowledge, experience and great commitment, he has done a fantastic job as captain and I hope that in the future we will see Robin in a new role in Swedish tennis,” said Christer Sjoo, the federation’s secretary general.
Former captain Jonah Hedsberg will take up the role on an interim basis.
Seven-times winners Sweden have been drawn into Group A for the group stage of the 2023 Davis Cup Finals along with champions Canada, Italy and Chile. Their matches will take place in Bologna from Sept. 12-17.
(Reporting by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
