# Argentina-Turkey Davis Cup tie in Neuquén > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentinaturkey-davis-cup-tie-in-neuqun > Updated: 2026-09-08T14:35:50.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 8. Argentina will host Turkey in a Davis Cup World Group I tie on 19–20 September at the Ruca Che arena in Neuquén. This event marks the first time the competition will be held in the Patagonia region and represents the Argentine team's return as hosts after two and a half years. The venue is undergoing extensive renovations to meet International Tennis Federation (ITF) requirements. These infrastructure improvements include installing a fast GreenSet synthetic indoor surface, upgrading locker rooms, replacing lighting, and conditioning public access areas. The match schedule includes two singles matches on Saturday, followed by the doubles match and remaining singles on Sunday. Captain Javier Frana has announced the Argentine squad, which includes Francisco Cerúndolo, Thiago Tirante, Mariano Navone, Guido Andreozzi, and Andrés Molteni. Frana noted that the team is “physically and mentally strong.” Notable absences include Horacio Zeballos, who was left out due to “personal and migratory reasons,” and Tomás Etcheverry, who was excluded by “technical decision.” The series aims to secure a spot in the 2027 Qualifiers and achieve the nation's 100th Davis Cup victory. Turkey has confirmed its five-player squad under captain Erhan Oral, featuring Mert Alkaya, Yanki Erel, Tuncay Duran, Arda Azkara, and Kaan Isik Kosaner. Alkaya and Erel are expected to be the primary contenders in singles matches. Demand for the 3,000-capacity venue has been exceptionally high; tickets sold out within 30 minutes of their release. To support the event, Josefina Codermatz, the Minister of Youth, Sports, and Culture, is organizing community initiatives, including tennis clinics and a community tennis festival to promote the sport and local tourism. ## Claims - Javier Frana is the captain of the Argentine Davis Cup tennis team. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Argentine team will face Turkey in the Davis Cup World Group I. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The series will take place on September 19 and 20 at the Ruca Che Stadium in Neuquén. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The squad includes Francisco Cerúndolo, Thiago Tirante, Mariano Navone, Guido Andreozzi, and Andrés Molteni. (corroborated by 3 sources) - This is the first time the Davis Cup has been held in the Patagonia region. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Horacio Zeballos was not included due to personal reasons and a migratory process. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Tomás Etcheverry was excluded from the squad by technical decision. (single source) - The match will be played on a fast indoor surface. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Davis Cup: Argentina to host Turkey in Neuquén playoffs Argentina will host Turkey in the Davis Cup World Group I playoffs on September 19-20 in Neuquén, featuring top players like Francisco Cerúndolo at the Ruca Che Stadium. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/davis-cup-argentina-to-host-turkey-in-neuqun-playoffs ### 2026-09-02: Davis Cup to debut in Patagonia at Ruca Che Stadium Neuquén's Ruca Che Stadium is being renovated to host the Davis Cup World Group I qualifying tie between Argentina and Turkey on September 19-20. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/davis-cup-to-debut-in-patagonia-at-ruca-che-stadium ### 2026-08-25: Argentina Davis Cup squad announced for Turkey series in Neuquén Argentina captain Javier Frana announced the Davis Cup squad to face Turkey in Neuquén on September 19-20, marking the competition's first appearance in Patagonia. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-davis-cup-squad-announced-for-turkey-series-in-neuqun ### 2026-08-21: Davis Cup to debut in Neuquén as Argentina faces Turkey Argentina will face Turkey in the Davis Cup on September 19-20 at the Ruca Che stadium in Neuquén, marking the first time the tournament is held in Patagonia. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/davis-cup-to-debut-in-neuqun-as-argentina-faces-turkey ### 2026-08-08: Argentina to host Turkey in historic Davis Cup series in Neuquén Argentina's Davis Cup tickets for the upcoming series against Turkey in Neuquén sold out in under 30 minutes. The event marks the first time the tournament is held in Patagonia. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-to-host-turkey-in-historic-davis-cup-series-in-neuqun ### 2026-08-04: Tickets on sale for Davis Cup Argentina‑Turkey tie in Neuquén Ticket sales start Aug 6 for the Argentina‑Turkey Davis Cup tie in Neuquén (Sept 19‑20), with 3,500 seats at Ruca Che, prices from 80,000 ARS, and accompanying tennis clinics. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tickets-on-sale-for-davis-cup-argentinaturkey-tie-in-neuqun ### 2026-08-01: Argentina to host Turkey in Davis Cup tie at Neuquén's Ruca Che arena Argentina hosts Turkey for a Davis Cup World Group I tie on Sept 19‑20, 2024 at Neuquén’s Ruca Che stadium, the competition’s first Patagonia venue. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-to-host-turkey-in-davis-cup-tie-at-neuquns-ruca-che-arena ### 2026-07-29: Argentina to host Davis Cup tie vs Turkey in Neuquén Argentina will host a Davis Cup tie against Turkey in Neuquén on 19‑20 Sept, the first such event in the country's south, with Javier Frana as captain and a new indoor hard‑court surface prepared. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-to-host-davis-cup-tie-vs-turkey-in-neuqun --- Cite as: Argentina-Turkey Davis Cup tie in Neuquén. 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