PARIS — France's tennis federation fired its Davis Cup captain Arnaud Clement on Friday after growing tension between him and the players.
The federation said that Clement, who led France to a runner-up finish in the competition last year, was dismissed because of his struggles to unite and motivate the team.
Clement, a popular player among fans, became France's captain three years ago a few days after ending his playing career. He said at the time his goal was to win the Davis Cup, something France last did in 2001. France lost to Britain in the quarterfinals this year.