Shreveport Native Christian Harrison Joins U.S. Davis Cup Team After Australian Open Win

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Christian Harrison, a 31-year-old tennis player from Shreveport, Louisiana, has joined the U.S. Davis Cup team after winning the Australian Open doubles championship with his partner Tommy Paul. Harrison and Paul will represent the U.S. in the 2026 Davis Cup First Round Qualifier against Hungary.

Why it matters

Christian Harrison's inclusion on the U.S. Davis Cup team is a major accomplishment for the Shreveport native, who has been playing professionally since 2007. His Australian Open victory and subsequent Davis Cup selection highlight the continued growth and success of American tennis players on the global stage.

The details

Harrison and Paul won the Australian Open doubles title in early 2026. Shortly after, they were named to the U.S. Davis Cup team for the First Round Qualifier against Hungary. The Davis Cup matches will be a best-of-five series, with singles matches on Saturday, February 7 and doubles and singles matches on Sunday, February 8. The first nation to win three out of five matches will advance to the second round in late September.

• Christian Harrison and Tommy Paul won the Australian Open doubles title in early 2026.
• The U.S. Davis Cup First Round Qualifier against Hungary will take place on February 7-8, 2026.

What’s next

The U.S. Davis Cup team will face Hungary in the First Round Qualifier on February 7-8, 2026. The winner of that best-of-five series will advance to the second round in late September.