The United States Davis Cup team is gearing up for an exciting clash against Hungary as Captain Bob Bryan announces his squad for the upcoming Qualifying First Round. Scheduled for February 7-8 in Tatabánya, Hungary, this tie will see four players don the national colors in a bid to secure advancement to the next round.
Ethan Quinn and Emilio Nava have been selected as the singles representatives, making their Davis Cup debuts and highlighting a commitment to cultivating young talent within American tennis. Complementing the singles players are seasoned doubles specialists Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram, who are tasked with leveraging their experience to secure crucial points.
The venue for this battle is the Tatabányai Multifunkcionális Sportcsarnok, where the matches will unfold on indoor clay surfaces. The format for this First Round Qualifying tie consists of a best-of-five matches, beginning with two singles matches on Saturday, February 7, at 1 p.m. local time (7 a.m. ET). The competition will continue the following day with a doubles match followed by two more singles encounters, starting at 11 a.m. local time (5 a.m. ET).
This matchup marks a significant moment in history, as it’s the first time the United States will face Hungary in Davis Cup play. The American squad will be looking to bounce back after their narrow 3-2 defeat to Czechia in their last outing, where Krajicek and Ram clinched the doubles point.
Both Quinn and Nava showcased their prowess on clay in 2025, setting the stage for their contributions to this crucial tie. With Tennis Channel airing the matches in the U.S., fans will have the opportunity to witness the unfolding of what promises to be a thrilling encounter, as the stakes are high—three victories out of five matches will propel the winning team into the next stage of qualifying later in the year.
