Kyle Edmund set to play for Great Britain at Rio Olympics

The 21-year-old has benefited from a number of withdrawals among eligible men from other countries.

Edmund must now appeal to the International Tennis Federation because he has not played in the required three Davis Cup ties in the last four years.

The Yorkshireman's only appearance so far came in last year's final against Belgium, but his appeal should be a formality because he has been available throughout and has twice been forced to withdraw through injury.

Edmund wrote on Twitter: "Delighted to say (subject to successful appeal to ITF re DC eligibility) I have a place in #Rio2016. Fingers crossed!"

He will join Andy Murray, Jamie Murray, Johanna Konta and Heather Watson in Britain's team for Rio.

The leading 56 eligible players in the singles rankings on June 6 qualified for the Games, with no more than four from any one country.

Edmund was ranked only 84th on that date - he has since climbed to 68th - but a steady trickle of withdrawals brought him into contention.

Edmund will play France's Adrian Mannarino in the opening round at Wimbledon on Monday.