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Great Britain have been handed an away tie against Poland as they look to avoid relegation from the top tier of the Davis Cup.<\/b><\/p>\n
Leon Smith’s side, seeded fourth in the draw, face the unseeded Poles in a World Group I best-of-five tie in September.<\/p>\n
The winners will progress to the first qualifying phase of the 2026 event and maintain their chances of reaching the eight-team finals later that year.<\/p>\n
Poland are likely to be led by 2021 Wimbledon semi-finalist Hubert Hurkacz, who is currently their only player ranked inside the men’s top 100.<\/p>\n
Britain face the play-off tie after losing to Japan in this year’s first qualifying phase.<\/p>\n
Without injured US Open semi-finalist Jack Draper, a makeshift British side were beaten 3-2<\/a> – jeopardising their place in the top tier of the men’s team event.<\/p>\n The draw for the World Group I ties was held on Thursday – a week later than originally planned because of Chile’s protests following their controversial tie against Belgium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n