Great Britain handed kind first-round opponent as the 2026 Davis Cup draw is made

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Great Britain crashed out of the first round phase of the Davis Cup this season, but their fortune could change in 2026.

Cameron Norrie and Jack Draper did not play the February tie as Great Britain lost 3-2 in the first round to Japan in Miki.

Great Britain defeated Poland to stay in the Davis Cup World Group, and they will compete with the top teams in next year’s event.

After confirming themselves among the elite of international tennis, Great Britain have been given a winnable tie in the first round of the 2026 event.

Great Britain draw Norway in the 2026 Davis Cup

Great Britain will head to Norway for their opening round tie, who currently sit 13 places lower than them in the ranking table.

Casper Ruud is the star player for his nation, but Norway severely lack depth around the three-time Grand Slam finalist.

World number 133 Nicolai Budkov Kjaer will likely play alongside Ruud, as well as world number 242 Viktor Durasovic.

If the likes of Norrie and Draper are fit for Great Britain, as well as Wimbledon winners Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool, then the nation would absolutely be made favourites for the tie.

Great Britain have not won the event since 2015, when Andy Murray inspired his nation to their first win in 79 years.

The 2026 Davis Cup first round in full

This year’s finalists, Spain and Italy, will receive byes in the first round due to their performances at the 2025 event.

Spain will start their campaign in the second round, while Italy have instantly qualified for the finals as the host nation.

32-time winners United States, who stunningly failed to qualify for the finals this term, will begin their tournament against Hungary.

Second seeds Germany, who made the semi-finals this year, will play Peru while number three seeds Australia will play Ecuador.