Davis Cup Qualifiers 2026: Arthur Fery, Toby Samuel, Harry Wendelken, Henry Patten & Neal Skupski set to face Ecuador

The Davis Cup Qualifier second round tie will see the Brits take on Ecuador for a place in the Final 8 in November and a shot at this year’s title.

The British team will be spearheaded by British No.1 Arthur Fery and doubles world No.1 Henry Patten.

UPDATE: Toby Samuel has joined the Davis Cup team for the Ecuador tie, Neal Skupski has come in for Lloyd Glasspool, and Harry Wendelken replaces Cam Norrie who has withdrawn due to injury.

Great Britain Davis Cup Captain and LTA Head of Men's Tennis, Leon Smith, said, "I’m really happy to be able to name such a strong squad for the tie against Ecuador. We know Ecuador will be right up for the challenge, so to be able to call on our top two singles players and two of the world’s best doubles players – all of whom have had good results in recent weeks – gives us a great chance of securing the win.” 

British No.2 Fery added, "I’m really proud to be able to represent GB again. It’s going to be a different scenario this time, playing at home and the tie counts a little bit more in my mind, trying to qualify for the Final 8. It’s going to be good, maybe some extra pressure, but I’m ready for it."

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Arthur Fery

• Age: 24
• Ranking: 36
• Davis Cup ties played: 1
• Davis Cup record: 1-0

Fery is hoping to make a winning return to Davis Cup action following his dream debut last September. Fery made his first appearance for the Lexus GB team during their Play-off tie against Poland, where he secured a straight-sets victory over Olaf Pieczkowski to help the Brits punch their ticket to the 2026 Qualifiers.

Since then, plenty has changed for the 24 year old - particularly over the last couple of months. His run to the semi-finals at Wimbledon captured the nation's attention as he became the first wild card to reach the final four at SW19 in 25 years. The result catapulted him from outside the world’s top 100 to a new career-high of No.33.

With the confidence flowing in his game, Fery is set to be a fantastic addition to the team this time out.

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Toby Samuel

• Age: 24
• Ranking: 95
• Davis Cup ties played: 0
• Davis Cup record: N/A

Samuel has won five ATP Challenger singles titles in the last 12 months and has been one of the highest risers in the rankings this year.

This summer, he reached his first ATP semi-final at the Lexus Eastbourne Open and made his Wimbledon debut in a five-set thriller against world No.15 Jakub Mensik.

He recently claimed his first Grand Slam win at the US Open and is now set to reach the world's top 100.

If he plays against Ecuador, Samuel will be making his Davis Cup debut for GB.

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Harry Wendelken

• Age: 24
• Ranking: 175
• Davis Cup ties played: 0
• Davis Cup record: N/A

Wendelken comes into the team as a replacement for British No.2 Cam Norrie who was forced to withdraw from the tie due to injury.

The 24-year-old has been in consistent form this year, and lifted the M25 title in Sheffield back in February.

Since then, he's gone on to make his main draw debut and Wimbledon, before coming through qualifying to reach the main draw at the US Open - narrowly losing out on recording his first Grand Slam win to Luciano Darderi. 

Should he be selected to play against Ecuador, it will mark his Davis Cup debut.

Henry Patten

• Age: 30
• Ranking: 1
• Davis Cup ties played: 1
• Davis Cup record: 1-0

The British team will be boosted by the inclusion of world No.1 doubles star Patten for their tie against Ecuador. 

Patten has been in red-hot form this season, claiming five tour-level titles, including the Madrid Open, and his third Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, alongside Finnish partner Harri Heliovaara.

Patten is back in the Lexus GB team for the first time since the 2024 Group Stages in Manchester, when he clinched a win on debut after teaming up with Neal Skupski to defeat Canada’s Gabriel Diallo and Alexis Galarneau.

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Neal Skupski

• Age: 36
• Ranking: 3
• Davis Cup ties played: 15
• Davis Cup record: 10-5

Skupski is a late addition to the Davis Cup team for the tie against Ecuador, but the 36-year-old brings heaps of experience.

He has been a key part of Smith's side for six straight seasons and has secured several decisive wins in big moments - most notably in the 2023 Group Stage decider against France.

The Brit has enjoyed an excellent first season with American partner Christian Harrison. The pair won the Australian Open in only their second tournament together and recently claimed their second Grand Slam title of the season at the US Open.

Skupski became the first Brit to win three major titles and three different Grand Slam tournaments.

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