Tiago Pereira is the main new addition to the squad announced by Rui Machado, captain of the national team, for the match against China, scheduled for 6 and 7 February, counting towards the Davis Cup World Group I.

In addition to Tiago Pereira, the Portuguese team includes Nuno Borges (currently No. 1 in Portugal and 45th in the ATP rankings), Francisco Cabral (20th in the ATP doubles rankings), Jaime Faria (151st), and Henrique Rocha (157th).

The tie will be played on a hard court, with the Portuguese team looking to secure qualification for the Davis Cup Qualifiers.