Great Britain will compete against Ecuador this weekend in the first Davis Cup tie held in London in ten years. The second round match at the Copper Box Arena is a two-day, best-of-five rubber event, consisting of four singles matches and one doubles contest, determining which team advances to the finals in Italy this November.
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Despite the absence of Jack Draper and Cameron Norrie, both sidelined by injuries, Great Britain remains the favorite due to their talented roster. They will feature Wimbledon finalist Arthur Fery and Toby Samuel, who has secured three titles on the ATP Challenger Tour in the past year. Additionally, Neal Skupski and Henry Patten, who have collectively won six Grand Slam titles — including three this year — will compete in the doubles event.
On Saturday, Samuel, ranked a career-high 95th, will play against Ecuador's top singles player, Andres Andrade, who is ranked No. 203. Following that match, Fery will face Alvaro Guillen Meza, currently ranked 293.
The order of play for the Davis Cup 2026 is as follows (all UK times):
**Saturday, 19 September**
- From 1pm: Toby Samuel (GBR) vs. Andres Andrade (ECU)
- Following: Arthur Fery (GBR) vs. Alvaro Guillen Meza (ECU)
**Sunday, 20 September**
- From 12pm:
- Doubles match: Neal Skupski / Henry Patten vs. Gonzalo Escobar / Diego Higaldo
- 3rd singles match: Arthur Fery vs. Andres Andrade
- 4th singles match: Toby Samuel vs. Alvaro Guillen Meza
Unfortunately, the Davis Cup matches will not be broadcast live on UK television. However, fans can watch the Great Britain vs. Ecuador match live for free on BBC iPlayer, and the action will also be accessible via smartphones and tablets through the BBC Sport app.
Ned, a sports writer at RadioTimes.com, has covered a wide range of sports, including EFL football, international cricket, and more.