Davis Cup 2025: Great Britain Faces Poland in Crucial Relegation Play-off, Aiming to Secure Spot in 2026 Finals

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The Road to the 2026 Davis Cup Finals

The Lexus Great Britain Davis Cup team has been drawn against Poland in the 2025 Davis Cup World Group I, a best-of-five tie that will be played in September. The British team, led by captain Leon Smith, will need to beat Poland to return to the Davis Cup Finals Qualifiers for the 2026 season. The tie will be played as best-of-five matches, including four singles and one doubles rubber, all as a best-of-three tie-break sets.

Key Players and Previous Meetings

Great Britain will be hoping to have world number 14 Jack Draper available for the tie, while Poland is likely to be led by 2021 Wimbledon semi-finalist Hubert Hurkacz. The two teams have faced off eight times in the Davis Cup, with Great Britain winning seven of their previous meetings. However, Poland claimed a 3-2 victory in their most recent tie back in 2009, despite Andy Murray winning both of his singles rubbers.

The Consequences of Defeat

The team that loses the tie will have to compete in the 2026 World Group I Play-Offs, making this a crucial match for both teams. Great Britain was defeated in the Qualifier First Round against Japan 3-2 earlier in the year, and a loss to Poland would jeopardize their place in the top tier of the men's team event. With the Davis Cup Finals just around the corner, both teams will be giving it their all to secure a spot in the prestigious tournament.

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