Dudi Sela has apologised for his woeful performance as Israel missed out on a place in the Davis Cup World Group following a 3-2 defeat against Belgium.
Sela lost both his matches as Israel failed to capitalise on a 2-1 advantage, with the hosts winning the final two matches of the playoff to progress.
"I had no confidence throughout the game," said Sela after his four-set defeat against Ruben Bemelmans.
"I was favourite against Bemelmans but I played dreadfully. He didn't play particularly well, but I was most awful.