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Posted on September 10, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleBritain's Davis Cup match in Poland is expected to proceed despite recent airspace violations, with officials closely monitoring the situation.
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's Davis Cup team are expecting to play their Davis Cup World Group I tie against Poland in Gdynia this weekend despite the country and NATO allies shooting down drones that violated Polish airspace overnight on Tuesday.
It was the first time a member of the Western military alliance is known to have fired shots during Russia's war in Ukraine and has heightened security fears in Poland.
"We are working closely with the Polish Federation and the International Tennis Federation (ITF), but at present we're not expecting any impact on the tie," an LTA spokesman said.
The winner of the tie will qualify for next year's Final qualifiers.
Following the incident, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk told parliament it was "the closest we have been to open conflict since World War Two", although he also said he had "no reason to believe we're on the brink of war".
Poland said 19 objects had entered its airspace during a large Russian air attack on Ukraine, and that it had shot down those that posed a threat.
Moscow denied responsibility for the incident, with a senior diplomat in Poland saying the drones had come from the direction of Ukraine.
(Reporting by Martyn Herman, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
Britain's Davis Cup team expects to play their tie against Poland in Gdynia this weekend despite recent security concerns.
A member of NATO fired shots during a Russian drone attack, marking the first known military engagement in the ongoing conflict.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the country is at its closest point to open conflict since World War Two.
Poland reported that 19 objects entered its airspace during a large Russian air attack on Ukraine.
The winner of the tie will qualify for next year's Final qualifiers.
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