Great Britain takes 2-0 lead against Ecuador in Davis Cup tie
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 4:36 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Great Britain leads 2-0 in their Davis Cup qualifying tie against Ecuador in London. Toby Samuel defeated Andrés Andrade 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 to start the day, overcoming a shaky beginning. Arthur Fery, competing at home for the first time since Wimbledon, followed with a 7-5, 6-0 victory over Alvaro Guillen Meza. Great Britain is aiming to reach the knockout stage for the first time since 2023. The doubles match on Sunday could secure the tie for Britain.
- •Samuel beats Andrade 4-6, 6-4, 6-1
- •Fery wins 7-5, 6-0 against Guillen Meza
- •Match held at Copper Box Arena in London
- •Doubles match scheduled for Sunday at 12:00 BST
- •British team seeks first knockout stage since 2023
- 4:36 PMYahoo Sports — Samuel 'caught off guard' on winning Davis Cup debut
- 4:36 PMBBC Sport — Samuel 'caught off guard' on winning Davis Cup debut
- 4:27 PMThe Guardian Sport — GB take command of Ecuador Davis Cup tie on Arthur Fery’s London return
"Toby Samuel beats Andrés Andrade 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 Wimbledon semi-finalist wins for 2-0 day one lead Arthur Fery’s return to competition on home soil for the first time since his glorious summer at Wimbledon took place on a different surface, in a completely different format and on the opposite side of London, but the emotions it generated were all the same as the British No 1 led his team to a 2-0 lead over Ecuador by defeating Álvaro Guillén Meza 7-5, 6-0 in Great Britain’s Davis Cup qualifier tie in the Copper Box Arena. The victory for Fery, a Wimbledon semi-finalist, had been preceded by a solid debut for the British No 5, Toby Samuel, a late injury replacement for Cameron Norrie, who opened the tie by overcoming a nervous start to set the tone with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 win over Ecuador’s No 1, Andrés Andrade. Continue reading...
"Toby Samuel and Arthur Fery get Britain off to a winning start in their Davis Cup qualifying tie against Ecuador.
"Toby Samuel and Arthur Fery get Britain off to a winning start in their Davis Cup qualifying tie against Ecuador.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 4:36 PMSamuel 'caught off guard' on winning Davis Cup debut
Toby Samuel and Arthur Fery get Britain off to a winning start in their Davis Cup qualifying tie against Ecuador.
- BBC SportSep 19, 2026, 4:36 PMSamuel 'caught off guard' on winning Davis Cup debut
Toby Samuel and Arthur Fery get Britain off to a winning start in their Davis Cup qualifying tie against Ecuador.
- The Guardian SportSep 19, 2026, 4:27 PMGB take command of Ecuador Davis Cup tie on Arthur Fery’s London return
Toby Samuel beats Andrés Andrade 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 Wimbledon semi-finalist wins for 2-0 day one lead Arthur Fery’s return to competition on home soil for the first time since his glorious summer at Wimbledon took place on a different surface, in a completely different format and on the opposite side of London, but the emotions it generated were all the same as the British No 1 led his team to a 2-0 lead over Ecuador by defeating Álvaro Guillén Meza 7-5, 6-0 in Great Britain’s Davis Cup qualifier tie in the Copper Box Arena. The victory for Fery, a Wimbledon semi-finalist, had been preceded by a solid debut for the British No 5, Toby Samuel, a late injury replacement for Cameron Norrie, who opened the tie by overcoming a nervous start to set the tone with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 win over Ecuador’s No 1, Andrés Andrade. Continue reading...
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