Japan Defeats Britain in Davis Cup, Secures Second Round Spot

Kei Nishikori clinched the deciding match as Britain faces a relegation playoff to remain in the top tier.

Japan overcame a 2-1 deficit to defeat Great Britain 3-2 in their Davis Cup qualifier in Miki, Japan.
Kei Nishikori sealed the victory for Japan with a decisive 6-2, 6-3 win over Billy Harris in the final match.
Britain must now compete in a relegation playoff in September to retain their place in the Davis Cup's top tier.
The United States, led by debutants Alex Michelsen and Marcos Giron, secured a dominant 4-0 win over Taiwan to advance to the second round.
The first round of Davis Cup qualifiers features 26 teams, with 13 advancing to the second round in September to compete for a spot in November's Final 8 in Italy.