Great Britain Secures 2-0 Lead in Davis Cup Clash Against Poland with Norrie and Fery Victories

Gdynia, Poland – Great Britain made a strong push toward retaining their elite Davis Cup status, with Cameron Norrie and Arthur Fery delivering decisive victories in Friday’s matches against Poland. The wins gave the team a commanding 2-0 lead in their World Group 1 tie, setting up a potential path to the 2026 finals.

World number 34 Norrie faced a stern challenge from Poland’s Tomasz Berkieta, ranked 545th globally, in a tightly contested opening rubber. The British star narrowly edged out the young opponent 7-6 (11-9) in the first set before sealing the match 6-4, showcasing his composure under pressure. Norrie’s experience proved vital as he capitalized on Berkieta’s fading energy in the second set, despite the 19-year-old’s valiant efforts.

Arthur Fery, ranked 227th in the world, followed suit with a composed 6-4, 6-2 triumph over Olaf Pieczkowski. The 23-year-old’s debut came unexpectedly after British third seed Jacob Fearnley withdrew due to a rib injury just 24 hours prior. Fery, who had recently climbed the rankings following a standout Wimbledon performance against top-50 player Alexei Popyrin and his first Challenger Tour title, demonstrated resilience by converting four of his 11 break points and minimizing unforced errors.

“I didn’t really think it [a debut] was going to be this early on in my career, and with my ranking,” Fery remarked after the match, expressing pride in representing his country. His mother’s timely arrival from London to watch the historic moment added to the emotional backdrop of his performance.

The tie concludes with Saturday’s doubles match featuring the world’s top-ranked duo, Lloyd Glasspool and Julian Cash, followed by two reverse singles. A single additional victory will propel Britain to the February 2026 first round, a critical step toward defending their title. However, the team must avoid defeat, as a loss could force a relegation playoff to World Group 2.

Notably, world number seven Jack Draper was absent due to an arm injury, which has sidelined him for the remainder of the season. The British squad now turns its focus to the upcoming matches, aiming to maintain their prestigious position in the Davis Cup hierarchy.

Arthur Fery on his debut: “Very, very proud to be playing for Great Britain. Hopefully, I can do it for many years to come.”