Peter Wright, Ireland's non-playing team captain, came up with a mild surprise in naming John Doran for today's opening singles match in the Davis Cup Euro African Group Two tie with Denmark in Skagen.

Wright by-passed the more experienced Irish number one Scott Barron for the opening singles spot and admitted afterwards: "It was a tough choice to make". "John is playing well and is ready to make the best of it, leaving Scott free for the doubles," said Wright.

Owen Casey has been selected to play the second singles match. "Rankings don't matter much in Davis Cup. Owen Casey has proved this repeatedly," added Wright. Doran has been drawn against Kristian Pless, this year's junior Wimbledon runner-up, ranked 566 in the world. An inform Doran is ranked at 717. "It's a good match for John. He is playing a guy three years younger and that could do something for him," added Wright