Davis Cup 2026: Full list of teams who reached for Qualifiers Round 2
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India will face South Korea in round of Davis Cup 2026 Qualifiers.
Davis Cup 2026 Qualifiers Round 1 delivered everything fans could ask for, historic wins, emotional moments, surprise upsets, and also heartbreaking defeats. Held from February 5 to 8, the round saw 14 teams book their place in the second qualifying round, scheduled for September.
Among all the stories from this action-packed week, none was more inspiring than India’s 3–2 win over the Netherlands in Bengaluru.
Teams who have qualified for Davis Cup 2026 Qualifiers Round 2
India 3-2 Netherlands
Coming into the tie, India were ranked 33rd in the world and faced a strong Netherlands side ranked fifth and runners-up in 2024. The Dutch team had players with international experience and were clear favourites against the hosts who entered as underdogs.
But India had a hero waiting in the wings. World No. 465 Dhakshineswar Suresh from Tamil Nadu produced one of the most outstanding performances in Davis Cup history.
After Sumit Nagal lost both his singles matches, the tie was level at 2–2. With everything on the line, Suresh had to play against 169th ranked Guy den Ouden .
He had already beaten Jesper de Jong 6-4, 7-5 on day one. On the final day, he held his nerve to defeat Guy den Ouden 6-4, 7-6 in the deciding rubber. Earlier, he had also partnered Yuki Bhambri in a thrilling doubles win (7-6, 3-6, 7-6).
Thanks to his rare treble of wins, India reached the second qualifying round for the first time since the format change in 2019.
Also Read: How India booked their place in second round of Davis Cup 2026 Qualifiers?
Ecuador 3–1 Australia
One of the biggest upsets of the round came in Quito, where Ecuador stunned 28-time champions Australia 3–1 on clay.
Alvaro Guillen Meza and Andres Andrade gave Ecuador a dream start with singles wins. The tie was sealed when Gonzalo Escobar and Diego Hidalgo defeated Rinky Hijikata and Jordan Thompson in doubles.
It was Australia’s worst defeat in a decade and a tough moment for captain Lleyton Hewitt. Last year, they suffered loss in September against Belgium 2-3, failing to reach the Final 8 for the first time since 2021. This time their campaign ended a step further back.
United States 4–0 Hungary
Team USA completely dominated their tie in Tatabanya with a flawless 4-0 win over Hungary. Tommy Paul led from the front winning singles.
Debutant Ethan Quinn saved four match points in a dramatic 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 victory over Fabian Marozsan. Christian Harrison and Austin Krajicek secured the doubles point to complete the sweep.
Also Read: India vs Netherlands Doubles Video Highlights: Bhambri & Suresh Win 3-Set Thriller) | Davis Cup 2026
Germany 4-0 Peru
Even without world No. 4 Alexander Zverev, Germany dominated Peru 4–0 in Dusseldorf. Yannick Hanfmann and Jan-Lennard Struff won their singles matches with ease.
The elite doubles duo of Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz wrapped up the tie with a 6-0, 2-6, 6-4 victory over Peru’s Buse and Huertas del Pino.
Canada 3-2 Brazil
Canada pulled off one of the most exciting comebacks of the round against Brazil in Vancouver after falling behind 1-2.
Gabriel Diallo leveled the tie with a gritty three-set win over Matheus Pucinelli De Almeida. Liam Draxl then sealed the victory in the final rubber by defeating Gustavo Heide 6-3, 6-4, giving Canada a 3–2 win.
Great Britain 4–0 Norway
Great Britain made light work of Norway in Oslo, especially with Casper Ruud missing for the hosts. Jack Draper and Cameron Norrie dominated their singles matches on the first day of the tie.
Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool then took anunassailable 3-0 lead with a 6-2, 2-6, 7-6 doubles victory on Friday against Nicolai Budkov Kjær and Viktor Durasovic.
Other results
Czechia defeated Sweden 3–1, with Jiri Lehecka leading the way. Their young doubles pair of Patrik Rikl and Petr Nouza saved a match point against Andre Goransson and Erik Grevelius to win 7–6(4), 6–7(4), 7–6(4).
South Korea produced a strong comeback in Busan, beating Argentina 3–2 after falling behind 1-2 on opening day. After losing the doubles, Soonwoo Kwon leveled the tie with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 win.
Former semi-finalist Hyeon Chung then completed the comeback by defeating Marco Trungelliti 6-4, 6-3 in the deciding match.
France defeated Slovakia 3–1, powered by Arthur Rinderknech’s brilliant singles performances. Belgium sealed a clean sweep against Bulgaria 4–0 despite missing Zizou Bergs in their squad. Austria edged past Japan 3–2 in Tokyo, with Jurij Rodionov delivering a dominant final match to secure the win.
On the other hand, Croatia overcame Denmark 3–1, helped by their strong doubles team Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic and Dino Prizmic’s clutch performance with two tiebreak sets (7-6, 7-6) against Elmer Moeller.
Chile were also one of the formidable forces to produce a clean sweep. They crushed Serbia 4-0, who were without the 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.
Teams qualified for Davis Cup 2026 Qualifiers round 2
- Spain (Automatic qualifier/bye)
- Germany (Defeated Peru 4–0)
- Ecuador (Defeated Australia 3–1)
- Belgium (Defeated Bulgaria 4–0)
- India (Defeated Netherlands 3–2)
- United States (Defeated Hungary 4–0)
- France (Defeated Slovakia 3–1)
- Canada (Defeated Brazil 3–2)
- Czechia (Defeated Sweden 3–1)
- South Korea (Defeated Argentina 3–2)
- Austria (Defeated Japan 3–2)
- Great Britain (Defeated Norway 4–0)
- Croatia (Defeated Denmark 3–1)
- Chile (Defeated Serbia 4–0)
Davis Cup 2026 Qualifiers Round 2 tie
The 14 winning teams will now compete in the second qualifying round in September from 18 to 20. Following are the next fixtures:
- Chile vs Spain (host: Chile)
- Germany vs Croatia (host: Germany)
- Great Britain vs Ecuador (host: Great Britain)
- Austria vs Belgium (host: Austria)
- South Korea vs India (host: South Korea)
- Czechia vs United States (host: Czechia)
- Canada vs France (host: Canada)
When was the Davis Cup 2026 Qualifiers Round 1 held?
The Davis Cup 2026 Qualifiers Round 1 was held from February 5 to 8, 2026.
How many teams qualified for Davis Cup 2026 qualifier second round?
A total of 14 teams qualified for the second round, which will take place in September 2026.
What was the biggest upset of Davis Cup 2026 qualifier Round 1?
One of the biggest upsets was Ecuador’s 3–1 win over Australia, a 28-time champion, on home clay in Quito.
Why was India’s win over the Netherlands special?
India defeated a much higher-ranked Netherlands team 3–2 in the Davis Cup 2026 qualifiers round 1, reaching the second qualifying round for the first time since the format changed in 2019.
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Uzma Fatima is a passionate sports journalist who believes every match has a story waiting to be told. Whether it's the grace of Olympic champions, the grit of tennis and badminton battles, or the drama of cricket’s highs and heartbreaks — she loves capturing the emotion behind the action. Off the field, she’s a Formula 1 enthusiast who never misses a race weekend.