What should you know about the Davis Cup Qualifiers 2nd Round?

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The Davis Cup is the sport’s largest annual international team competition. By ATP Staff

The 2025 Davis Cup Qualifiers 2nd Round will be held from 12-14 September. A total of 14 nations, including former champions Australia, France and Spain, are set to compete in seven home-or-away ties in different cities around the world.

The action commences with Japan's home tie against Germany (in Tokyo) from 12-13 September, with four more ties also to be played on the same days. Australia's home tie against Belgium (in Sydney) and Spain's home tie against Denmark (in Marbella) will take place on 13-14 September.

What is the format of these ties?

On day 1, two singles matches will take place. On day 2, one doubles match and two singles matches will take place.

Who are some of the players who will be in action during the Davis Cup Qualifiers 2nd Round?

No. 5 in the PIF ATP Rankings Taylor Fritz (USA), Alex de Minaur (Australia), Frances Tiafoe (USA), Holger Rune (Denmark), #NextGen ATP star Jakub Mensik (Czechia) and Francisco Cerundolo (Argentina) are some of the key players scheduled to represent their nation in the sport’s largest annual international team competition.

The seven countries that win this weekend, along with 2024 champion Italy, will compete for the title in the Davis Cup Finals, held from 18-23 November in Bologna, Italy.

Here is a complete list of ties and venues for the Qualifiers 2nd Round:

Netherlands vs. Argentina at Martiniplaza, Groningen, Netherlands

Australia vs. Belgium at Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney, Australia

Hungary vs. Austria at Fonix Arena, Debrecen, Hungary

Germany vs. Japan at ARIAKE Colosseum, Tokyo, Japan

USA vs. Czechia at Delray Beach Tennis Center, Delray Beach, USA

Denmark vs. Spain at Club de Tenis Puente Romano, Marbella, Spain

Croatia vs. France at Dvorana Gradski Vrt, Osijek, Croatia

Alongside seven ties in the Qualifiers 2nd Round, 13 World Group I ties and 13 World Group II ties are taking place globally.

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