Wimbledon Champs Win First Davis Cup Match for Britain

Wimbledon champions Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool just proved they can win under pressure on any stage, not just at tennis's most famous tournament.

The British doubles duo secured their first Davis Cup match victory in Oslo on Friday, defeating Norway's Viktor Durasovic and Nicolai Budkov Kjaer 6-2 2-6 7-6 (7-5). The win sealed a 4-0 sweep for Great Britain and booked their spot in the final round of Davis Cup qualifying.

Cash and Glasspool, ranked second and third in the world, were heavy favorites against the inexperienced Norwegian pair ranked 491st and 1,187th. They dominated the first set, but things got interesting when they completely lost their rhythm in the second.

The third set turned into a nail-biter, with both teams holding serve throughout. Cash and Glasspool missed their break point chances, thanks largely to teenager Budkov Kjaer's brilliant shot-making from the back of the court.

In the decisive tie-break, the Wimbledon champions found their form when it mattered most. Cash sealed the match with a service winner, and the relief was instant.

"It means the world," Glasspool said after the match. "It was a little monkey on our back and now we can both free up a little and hopefully get many more wins."

There was even a moment of confusion at match point. Cash started walking back to the baseline, with all players thinking they were in a 10-point tie-break, before the umpire confirmed Britain had actually won the entire tie.

Why This Inspires

This victory shows that even champions face nerves and setbacks. Cash and Glasspool could have crumbled after losing the second set to much lower-ranked opponents, but they regrouped and delivered when their country needed them most.

Their breakthrough 2025 season, which included winning Wimbledon together, now has another special chapter. Sometimes the weight of expectation makes winning even harder than being the underdog, and these two proved they can handle both.

Jacob Fearnley added the final flourish with a 3-6 6-4 10-7 win over Budkov Kjaer to complete Britain's perfect weekend. Jack Draper and Cameron Norrie had already won their singles matches on Thursday to put Britain in control.

Britain will now face either Ecuador or Australia later this year for a place in November's eight-team Davis Cup Finals.

Great Britain's next challenge awaits, but this weekend showed they have the champions and the depth to go all the way.