The draw for the Davis Cup 2026 second-round qualifying tie between Great Britain and Ecuador has been finalized. Due to an injury to Cameron Norrie, Great Britain has made a late lineup change for the match, taking place at the Copper Box Arena. This will be the first Davis Cup tie hosted in London in a decade, with Great Britain favored to win.
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In Norrie's absence, Wimbledon standout Arthur Fery and Toby Samuel, who has secured five ATP Challenger titles over the past year, will compete in the singles matches scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. The doubles match will feature Neal Skupski and Henry Patten, both highly regarded in the doubles format, boasting a total of six major titles between them.
Ecuador enters the competition as the lowest-ranked team but has previously delivered surprising performances, including a notable upset against Australia. The two-day event will follow a best-of-five format, comprising four singles matches and one doubles match. The winning team will advance to the finals, while the losing side will head back to qualifying next year.
The Davis Cup is set to conclude in November in Italy, where eight nations will compete for the title.
In the UK, the Davis Cup matches will not be broadcast live on television. However, fans can catch the Great Britain versus Ecuador tie for free on BBC iPlayer. The BBC Sport app will also provide live streaming on various devices, including smartphones and tablets.
Match Schedule:
- **Saturday, 19 September**
- 1:00 PM: Toby Samuel vs. Andres Andrade (1st singles match)
- Following: Arthur Fery vs. Alvaro Guillen Meza (2nd singles match)
- **Sunday, 20 September**
- 12:00 PM: Neal Skupski/Henry Patten vs. Gonzalo Escobar/Diego Higaldo (Doubles match)
- Following: Arthur Fery vs. Andres Andrade (3rd singles match)
- Final match: Toby Samuel vs. Alvaro Guillen Meza (4th singles match)