Fery and Samuel's wins put Britain on the brink of Davis Cup Finals

Great Britain edged Ecuador in a Davis Cup tie at London’s Copper Box, thanks to comeback wins by debutant Toby Samuel and veteran Arthur Fery. Samuel, stepping in for the injured Cameron Norrie, fell behind 0-4 in the first set but fought back to take the match 4-6 6-4 6-1, describing the experience as the most nerve-wracking of his career. Fery followed with a 7-5 6-0 victory, sealing the day’s success. Team captain Leon Smith highlighted Samuel’s resilience, and with world-number-one Henry Patten and US Open champion Neal Skupski available for the doubles, Britain needs only a single win on Sunday to secure a spot in the November finals in Bologna, their first appearance since 2023.