The United States Davis Cup team under the direction of Captain Bob Bryan and Coach Mike Bryan delivered a commanding performance in Hungary, completing a 4-0 sweep on the road to advance to the second qualifying round of the 2026 Davis Cup. The U.S. squad showed depth, composure, and belief on an indoor clay court in Tatabánya, qualities that proved decisive in a challenging away environment.
A key boost came just before competition began, when Tommy Paul joined the squad reinforcing the lineup. On Saturday, Paul delivered immediately with a straight sets singles win over Zsombor Piros, 7-6 (7-3), 6-3. That result gave early momentum and helped settle the team into the tie, even on Hungary’s chosen surface.
The defining moment of the weekend belonged to Ethan Quinn. Making his Davis Cup debut, the 21-year-old produced a breakthrough victory over Hungary’s top-ranked Fabian Marozsan, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (13-11), saving four match points in a dramatic third set tiebreak. Quinn’s resilience stunned the home crowd and handed the U.S. a commanding 2-0 lead after the first day.
With that lead, the Americans stayed in control. The U.S. doubles team of Christian Harrison and Austin Krajicek clinched the tie on Sunday against Fabian Marozsan and Zsombor Piros, 6-4, 6-3, before Emilio Nava closed out the Team USA sweep with another singles win, 6-2, 6-3 against Matyas Fuele, ensuring all three U.S. Davis Cup rookies earned victories on the trip.
With the victory, the United States advances to face Czechia in September for a place in the 2026 Davis Cup Finals to be played in November in Bologna. The second-round tie will be played in Czechia at a site and on a surface to be announced.
Guided by the Bryan Brothers leadership and experience, the Americans combined rising talent with veteran composure.