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Alex Michelsen gave the U.S. a 2-0 lead over Taiwan in his Davis Cup debut Friday, while Jacob Fearnley also impressed in his first appearance in the competition to pull Britain level with Japan.

Emma Raducanu will play 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Open after her wildcard entry was upgraded to the main draw.

Japan fought back from 2-1 down to beat Britain 3-2 in their Davis Cup qualifier on Saturday to advance to the second round, while the United States sealed a 4-0 victory over Taiwan.

Great Britain face a relegation play-off in the Davis Cup after a makeshift team were beaten 3-2 by Japan.