Davis Cup
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The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis. It is run by the International Tennis Federation
(ITF) and is contested between teams of players from competing countries in a knock-out format. The competition began in 1900
as a challenge between Britain
and the United States. By 2007
, 137 nations entered teams into the competition. The most successful countries over the history of the tournament are the United States (winning 32 tournaments and finishing as runners-up 29 times) and Australia
(winning 28 times, including four occasions with New Zealand
under the name 'Australasia', and finishing as runners-up 19 times). The present champion is Serbia
who beat France
to claim the title.
tennis team who wished to challenge the British to a tennis competition. Once their respective lawn tennis associations agreed, one of the four Harvard players, Dwight F. Davis
, designed a tournament format and ordered an appropriate sterling silver
trophy from Shreve, Crump & Low
, purchasing it from his own funds. They in turn commissioned a classically-styled design from William B. Durgin's of Concord, New Hampshire
, crafted by the Englishman Rowland Rhodes. Davis went on to become a prominent politician in the United States in the 1920s, serving as US Secretary of War
from 1925–29 and as Governor-General
of the Philippines from 1929–32.
The first match, between the United States and Britain
(which competed under the name "British Isles
"), was held at the Longwood Cricket Club
in Boston, Massachusetts in 1900
. The American team, of which Dwight Davis was a part, surprised the British by winning the first three matches. The following year the two countries did not compete but the US won the next match in 1902
. By 1905
the tournament expanded to include Belgium
, Austria
, France
, and Australasia
, a combined team from Australia and New Zealand that competed together until 1914
.
The tournament was initially titled the International Lawn Tennis Challenge although it soon became known as the Davis Cup, after Dwight Davis' trophy.
From 1950
to 1967
, Australia dominated the competition, winning the Cup 15 times in 18 years.
The United States has won the event the most times (32), closely followed by Australia (28 [including 4 as Australasia]), Great Britain (9 [including 5 as the British Isles]), France (9) and Sweden (7).
Up until 1973
, the Davis Cup had only ever been won by the United States, Great Britain/British Isles, France and Australia/Australasia. Their domination was eventually broken in 1974
, when South Africa
and India
qualified for the final; however, the final was scratched and South Africa was awarded the Davis Cup after India refused to travel to South Africa for the final in protest of the South African government's apartheid policies. (As of 2010, South Africa has never actually played in a Davis Cup finals match.) The following year
saw the first final between two "outsider" nations that was actually played; Sweden
beat Czechoslovakia
3–2, and since then, several other countries have gone on to capture the trophy.
In 1989, the tiebreak was also introduced into Davis Cup competition. The tiebreak is now used in all sets except for 5th set, which remains an advantage set.
On the 100th anniversary of the tournament's founding, 129 nations competed for the Davis Cup.
The World Group is the top group and includes the world's best 16 national teams. Teams in the World Group play a four-round elimination tournament. Teams are seeded based on a ranking system released by the ITF, taking into account previous years' results. The defending champion and runner-up are always the top two seeds in the tournament. The losers of the first-round matches are sent to the World Group playoff round, where they play along with winners from Group I of the regional zones. The playoff round winners play in the World Group for the next year's tournament, while the losers play in Group I of their respective regional zone.
Each of the three regional zones is divided into four groups. Groups I and II play elimination rounds, with the losing teams facing relegation to the next-lower group. The teams in Groups III and those in Group IV play a round-robin tournament
with promotion and relegation.
Beginning in 1923
, the world's teams were split into two zones: the "America Zone" and the "Europe Zone". The winners of the two zones met in the Inter-Zonal Zone ("INZ") to decide which national team would challenge the defending champion for the cup.
In 1955
, a third zone, the "Eastern Zone", was added. Because there were three zones, the winner of one of the three zones received a bye in the first round of the INZ challenger rounds. In 1966
, the "Europe Zone" was split into two zones, "Europe Zone A" and "Europe Zone B", so the winners of the four zones competed in the INZ challenger rounds.
Beginning in 1972
, the format was changed from a challenge cup, so that the defending champion was required to compete in all rounds, and the Davis Cup was awarded to the tournament champion.
In 1981
, the tiered system of competition was created, which remains in use today, and in which the 16 best national teams compete in the World Group and in which all other national teams compete in one of the four groups in one of the three regional zones.
In the annual World Group competition, 16 nations compete in 8 first-round ties ("rounds"); the 8 winners compete 4 quarter-final-round ties; the 4 winners compete in 2 semifinal-round ties; and the 2 winners compete in the final round tie.
Each tie consists of 5 rubbers ("matches"), which are played in 3 days (usually on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). The winner of the tie is the nation which wins 3 or more of the 5 rubbers in the tie. On the first day, the first 2 rubbers are singles
, which are generally played by each nation's 2 best available singles players. On the second day, the doubles rubber is played. On the third day, the final 2 rubbers are typically reverse singles, in which the first-day contestants usually play again, but they swap opponents from the first day's singles rubbers. However, in certain circumstances, the team captain may replace one or two of the players who played the singles on Friday by other players who were nominated for the tie. For example, if the tie has already been decided in favour of one of the teams, it is common for younger or lower-ranked team members to play the remaining dead-rubbers in order for them to gain Davis Cup experience.
Prior to each tie, the captain of each nation nominates a squad of four players and decides who will compete in the tie. On the day before play starts, the order of play for the first day is drawn at random. In the past, teams could substitute final day singles players only in case of injury or illness, verified by a doctor, but current rules permit the captain to designate any player to play the last two singles rubbers, provided that no first day matchup is repeated. There is no restriction on which of the playing team members may play the doubles rubber: the two singles players, two other players (usually doubles specialists) or a combination.
Each rubber is normally played in a best-of-5 set. The first four sets use a tiebreak if necessary, but the fifth set usually has no tiebreaker, so play continues until one side wins by two games (e.g. 10–8). However, if a team has clinched the tie ("round") before all 5 rubbers ("matches") have been completed, the remaining rubbers may be shortened to the best-of-3-sets, with a tie breaker if necessary to decide all three sets.
In Group III and Group IV competition, each tie ("round") consists only of 3 rubbers ("matches"), which include 2 singles and one doubles rubber, which is played in a single day. The rubbers are in the best-of-3-set format, with a tie breaker if necessary to decide all three sets.
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International Tennis Federation
The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913...
(ITF) and is contested between teams of players from competing countries in a knock-out format. The competition began in 1900
1900 International Lawn Tennis Challenge
The 1900 Gabys International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the first edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup.-History:The tournament was conceived in 1899 by four members of the Harvard University tennis team who came up with the idea of challenging the British to a tennis competition...
as a challenge between Britain
Great Britain Davis Cup team
The Great Britain Davis Cup team represents the United Kingdom in Davis Cup tennis competition and is controlled by the Lawn Tennis Association. The United Kingdom played in the very first International Lawn Tennis Challenge...
and the United States. By 2007
2007 Davis Cup
The 2007 Davis Cup was the 96th edition of the Davis Cup, the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. Sixteen teams participated in the World Group and 123 took part in different regional groups...
, 137 nations entered teams into the competition. The most successful countries over the history of the tournament are the United States (winning 32 tournaments and finishing as runners-up 29 times) and Australia
Australia Davis Cup team
The Australian Davis Cup team is the second most successful team ever to compete in the Davis Cup, winning the coveted title on 23 separate occasions, second behind the United States with 32....
(winning 28 times, including four occasions with New Zealand
New Zealand Davis Cup team
The New Zealand Davis Cup team represents New Zealand in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by Tennis New Zealand.New Zealand currently compete in the Asia/Oceania Zone of Group II. They have played in the World Group on 8 occasions, the most recent of which was in 1991. They reached...
under the name 'Australasia', and finishing as runners-up 19 times). The present champion is Serbia
Serbia Davis Cup team
The Serbian Davis Cup team represents Serbia in the Davis Cup tennis competition. The team started playing in 2007, following the split of Serbia and Montenegro.Serbia is the current winner of the Davis Cup....
who beat France
France Davis Cup team
The France Davis Cup team represents France in Davis Cup tennis competition, and is governed by the Fédération Française de Tennis.France is the third most successful nation, with 9 wins...
to claim the title.
History
The tournament was conceived in 1899 by four members of the Harvard UniversityHarvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
tennis team who wished to challenge the British to a tennis competition. Once their respective lawn tennis associations agreed, one of the four Harvard players, Dwight F. Davis
Dwight F. Davis
Dwight Filley Davis was an American tennis player and politician. He is best remembered as the founder of the Davis Cup international tennis competition.-Biography:...
, designed a tournament format and ordered an appropriate sterling silver
Sterling silver
Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by mass of silver and 7.5% by mass of other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925....
trophy from Shreve, Crump & Low
Shreve, Crump & Low
Shreve, Crump & Low, a Boston, Massachusetts business in its third century of operation, is the oldest jeweler in North America and has built such prestigious trophies as the Davis Cup and the Cy Young Award...
, purchasing it from his own funds. They in turn commissioned a classically-styled design from William B. Durgin's of Concord, New Hampshire
Concord, New Hampshire
The city of Concord is the capital of the state of New Hampshire in the United States. It is also the county seat of Merrimack County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 42,695....
, crafted by the Englishman Rowland Rhodes. Davis went on to become a prominent politician in the United States in the 1920s, serving as US Secretary of War
United States Secretary of War
The Secretary of War was a member of the United States President's Cabinet, beginning with George Washington's administration. A similar position, called either "Secretary at War" or "Secretary of War," was appointed to serve the Congress of the Confederation under the Articles of Confederation...
from 1925–29 and as Governor-General
Governor-General of the Philippines
The Governor-General of the Philippines was the title of the government executive during the colonial period of the Philippines, governed mainly by Spain and the United States, and briefly by Great Britain, from 1565 to 1935....
of the Philippines from 1929–32.
The first match, between the United States and Britain
Great Britain Davis Cup team
The Great Britain Davis Cup team represents the United Kingdom in Davis Cup tennis competition and is controlled by the Lawn Tennis Association. The United Kingdom played in the very first International Lawn Tennis Challenge...
(which competed under the name "British Isles
British Isles
The British Isles are a group of islands off the northwest coast of continental Europe that include the islands of Great Britain and Ireland and over six thousand smaller isles. There are two sovereign states located on the islands: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and...
"), was held at the Longwood Cricket Club
Longwood Cricket Club
Longwood Cricket Club is a tennis and former cricket club based in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States. It is the site of the first Davis Cup competition.-History:...
in Boston, Massachusetts in 1900
1900 International Lawn Tennis Challenge
The 1900 Gabys International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the first edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup.-History:The tournament was conceived in 1899 by four members of the Harvard University tennis team who came up with the idea of challenging the British to a tennis competition...
. The American team, of which Dwight Davis was a part, surprised the British by winning the first three matches. The following year the two countries did not compete but the US won the next match in 1902
1902 International Lawn Tennis Challenge
The 1902 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the second edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. The tie was played at the Crescent Athletic Club in Brooklyn, New York, United States.-Result:...
. By 1905
1905 International Lawn Tennis Challenge
The 1905 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the fifth edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. As defending champions, the British Isles team played host to the competition. The World Group ties were played at Queen's Club in London, England from 13–19 July, and the final was played on...
the tournament expanded to include Belgium
Belgium Davis Cup team
The Belgium Davis Cup team represents Belgium in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Royal Belgian Tennis Federation.Belgium finished as runner-up in 1904.Belgium returned to the World Group in 2007 after 3 years absence.-Current team:...
, Austria
Austria Davis Cup team
The Austria Davis Cup team represents Austria in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by Tennis Austria.In 2010 Austria was re-promoted to the World Group after being relegated to the Europa/Africa Zone Group I only one year earlier....
, France
France Davis Cup team
The France Davis Cup team represents France in Davis Cup tennis competition, and is governed by the Fédération Française de Tennis.France is the third most successful nation, with 9 wins...
, and Australasia
Australia Davis Cup team
The Australian Davis Cup team is the second most successful team ever to compete in the Davis Cup, winning the coveted title on 23 separate occasions, second behind the United States with 32....
, a combined team from Australia and New Zealand that competed together until 1914
1914 International Lawn Tennis Challenge
The 1914 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 13th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. The bulk of the competition returned to the United States for the first time since 1903. The United States fell to Australasia in the final, which was played at the West Side Tennis Club in New...
.
The tournament was initially titled the International Lawn Tennis Challenge although it soon became known as the Davis Cup, after Dwight Davis' trophy.
From 1950
1950 Davis Cup
The 1950 Davis Cup was the 39th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 26 teams would enter the competition, 22 in the Europe Zone, and 4 in the Americas Zone....
to 1967
1967 Davis Cup
The 1967 Davis Cup was the 56th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 48 teams would enter the competition, 32 in the Europe Zone, 9 in the Eastern Zone, and 7 in the Americas Zone....
, Australia dominated the competition, winning the Cup 15 times in 18 years.
The United States has won the event the most times (32), closely followed by Australia (28 [including 4 as Australasia]), Great Britain (9 [including 5 as the British Isles]), France (9) and Sweden (7).
Up until 1973
1973 Davis Cup
The 1973 Davis Cup was the 62nd edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 53 teams would enter the competition, 31 in the Europe Zone, 12 in the Americas Zone, and 10 in the Eastern Zone....
, the Davis Cup had only ever been won by the United States, Great Britain/British Isles, France and Australia/Australasia. Their domination was eventually broken in 1974
1974 Davis Cup
The 1974 Davis Cup was the 63rd edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 56 teams would enter the competition, 33 in the Europe Zone, 12 in the Americas Zone, and 11 in the Eastern Zone....
, when South Africa
South Africa Davis Cup team
The South Africa Davis Cup team represents South Africa in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the South African Tennis Association....
and India
India Davis Cup team
The India Davis Cup team represents India in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the All India Tennis Association.India finished as runners-up 3 times . In 1974, the final was scratched and South Africa were awarded the Davis Cup after India refused to particapate in the final due to...
qualified for the final; however, the final was scratched and South Africa was awarded the Davis Cup after India refused to travel to South Africa for the final in protest of the South African government's apartheid policies. (As of 2010, South Africa has never actually played in a Davis Cup finals match.) The following year
1975 Davis Cup
The 1975 Davis Cup was the 64th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 53 teams would enter the competition, 32 in the Europe Zone, 12 in the Americas Zone, and 9 in the Eastern Zone....
saw the first final between two "outsider" nations that was actually played; Sweden
Sweden Davis Cup team
The Sweden Davis Cup team represents Sweden in Davis Cup tennis competition and is governed by the Svenska Tennisförbundet.Sweden is the 5th most successful nation, winning the title 7 times...
beat Czechoslovakia
Czech Republic Davis Cup team
The Czech Republic Davis Cup team represents the Czech Republic in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Czech Tennis Federation. The Czech team was started in 1993, following the Czechoslovakian break-up....
3–2, and since then, several other countries have gone on to capture the trophy.
In 1989, the tiebreak was also introduced into Davis Cup competition. The tiebreak is now used in all sets except for 5th set, which remains an advantage set.
On the 100th anniversary of the tournament's founding, 129 nations competed for the Davis Cup.
Format
Tournament
The world's 16 best national teams are assigned to the World Group and compete annually for the Davis Cup. Nations which are not in the World Group compete in one of three regional zones (Americas, Asia/Oceania, and Europe/Africa). The competition is spread over four weekends during the year. Each elimination round between competing nations is held in one of the countries. The ITF determines the host countries for all possible matchups before each year's tournament.The World Group is the top group and includes the world's best 16 national teams. Teams in the World Group play a four-round elimination tournament. Teams are seeded based on a ranking system released by the ITF, taking into account previous years' results. The defending champion and runner-up are always the top two seeds in the tournament. The losers of the first-round matches are sent to the World Group playoff round, where they play along with winners from Group I of the regional zones. The playoff round winners play in the World Group for the next year's tournament, while the losers play in Group I of their respective regional zone.
Each of the three regional zones is divided into four groups. Groups I and II play elimination rounds, with the losing teams facing relegation to the next-lower group. The teams in Groups III and those in Group IV play a round-robin tournament
Round-robin tournament
A round-robin tournament is a competition "in which each contestant meets all other contestants in turn".-Terminology:...
with promotion and relegation.
Previous tournament structure
When competition began in 1900, the Davis Cup competition was played as a challenge cup. All teams competed against one another for the right to face the previous year's champion in the final round, and the previous year's champion (the "defending champion") advanced directly to the current year's final round.Beginning in 1923
1923 International Lawn Tennis Challenge
The 1923 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 18th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. For the first time, the competition would be split into two zones: the America Zone and the Europe Zone. This change was necessitated by having more than 16 teams compete for the cup...
, the world's teams were split into two zones: the "America Zone" and the "Europe Zone". The winners of the two zones met in the Inter-Zonal Zone ("INZ") to decide which national team would challenge the defending champion for the cup.
In 1955
1955 Davis Cup
The 1955 Davis Cup was the 44th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. The Eastern Zone was reinstated with increasing entries from Asia...
, a third zone, the "Eastern Zone", was added. Because there were three zones, the winner of one of the three zones received a bye in the first round of the INZ challenger rounds. In 1966
1966 Davis Cup
The 1966 Davis Cup was the 55th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. For the first time, the Europe Zone was effectively split into two zones, and the winner of each would earn a berth in the Inter-Zonal Zone...
, the "Europe Zone" was split into two zones, "Europe Zone A" and "Europe Zone B", so the winners of the four zones competed in the INZ challenger rounds.
Beginning in 1972
1972 Davis Cup
The 1972 Davis Cup was the 61st edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. This year would mark the abolishment of the Challenge Round. The previous year's champion would now play in all matches, rather than advance directly to the Challenge Round. The...
, the format was changed from a challenge cup, so that the defending champion was required to compete in all rounds, and the Davis Cup was awarded to the tournament champion.
In 1981
1981 Davis Cup
The 1981 Davis Cup was the 70th edition of the tournament between national teams in men's tennis. This was the first year that the tournament moved to a tiered system, with the creation of the 16-team World Group...
, the tiered system of competition was created, which remains in use today, and in which the 16 best national teams compete in the World Group and in which all other national teams compete in one of the four groups in one of the three regional zones.
Ties and rubbers
As in other cup competitions tie is used in the Davis Cup to mean an elimination (or knockout) round, rather than meaning a draw or when competitors' scores are equal. In the Davis Cup, the word rubber means an individual match. Thus, "tie" means a round, and "rubber" means a match.In the annual World Group competition, 16 nations compete in 8 first-round ties ("rounds"); the 8 winners compete 4 quarter-final-round ties; the 4 winners compete in 2 semifinal-round ties; and the 2 winners compete in the final round tie.
Each tie consists of 5 rubbers ("matches"), which are played in 3 days (usually on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). The winner of the tie is the nation which wins 3 or more of the 5 rubbers in the tie. On the first day, the first 2 rubbers are singles
Singles (tennis)
Traditionally, tennis is played between two people in a singles match, or two pairs in a doubles match.-Standard types of match:Singles involves two players competing against each other, usually two men or two women, although games between a man and a woman may be played on an informal...
, which are generally played by each nation's 2 best available singles players. On the second day, the doubles rubber is played. On the third day, the final 2 rubbers are typically reverse singles, in which the first-day contestants usually play again, but they swap opponents from the first day's singles rubbers. However, in certain circumstances, the team captain may replace one or two of the players who played the singles on Friday by other players who were nominated for the tie. For example, if the tie has already been decided in favour of one of the teams, it is common for younger or lower-ranked team members to play the remaining dead-rubbers in order for them to gain Davis Cup experience.
Prior to each tie, the captain of each nation nominates a squad of four players and decides who will compete in the tie. On the day before play starts, the order of play for the first day is drawn at random. In the past, teams could substitute final day singles players only in case of injury or illness, verified by a doctor, but current rules permit the captain to designate any player to play the last two singles rubbers, provided that no first day matchup is repeated. There is no restriction on which of the playing team members may play the doubles rubber: the two singles players, two other players (usually doubles specialists) or a combination.
Each rubber is normally played in a best-of-5 set. The first four sets use a tiebreak if necessary, but the fifth set usually has no tiebreaker, so play continues until one side wins by two games (e.g. 10–8). However, if a team has clinched the tie ("round") before all 5 rubbers ("matches") have been completed, the remaining rubbers may be shortened to the best-of-3-sets, with a tie breaker if necessary to decide all three sets.
In Group III and Group IV competition, each tie ("round") consists only of 3 rubbers ("matches"), which include 2 singles and one doubles rubber, which is played in a single day. The rubbers are in the best-of-3-set format, with a tie breaker if necessary to decide all three sets.
Team
| Country | |Years Won | |Runners Up |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 1900 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1900 Gabys International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the first edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup.-History:The tournament was conceived in 1899 by four members of the Harvard University tennis team who came up with the idea of challenging the British to a tennis competition... , 1902 1902 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1902 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the second edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. The tie was played at the Crescent Athletic Club in Brooklyn, New York, United States.-Result:... , 1913 1913 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1913 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 12th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. With Great Britain's win in 1912, the competition returned to Europe for the first time in five years. This prompted several new teams to join the competition, creating the largest field to date... , 1920 1920 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1920 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 15th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. The Netherlands joined the competition for the first time. "Big" Bill Tilden and "Little" Bill Johnston made their debut for the United States, and would not lose a rubber the entire... , 1921 1921 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1921 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 16th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. In the playoff finals, newcomers Japan surprised Australia , 4-1, but would fall to defending champions the United States in the challenge round... , 1922 1922 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1922 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 17th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. The tournament saw first-time entries from Hawaii and Romania. Australia would storm through the Qualifying Round finals, but would fall to defending champions the United States in the... , 1923 1923 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1923 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 18th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. For the first time, the competition would be split into two zones: the America Zone and the Europe Zone. This change was necessitated by having more than 16 teams compete for the cup... , 1924 1924 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1924 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 19th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. The tournament was, for the second straight year, divided into the America and Europe Zones. 17 teams competed in the Europe Zone, and 6 in America... , 1925 1925 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1925 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 20th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. Sixteen teams would enter the Europe Zone, while 9 would enter the America Zone.... , 1926 1926 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1926 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 21st edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 19 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while 5 would enter the America Zone.... , 1937 1937 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1937 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 32nd edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 20 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while 4 would enter the Americas Zone.... , 1938 1938 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1938 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 33rd edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 21 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while 4 would enter the Americas Zone.... , 1946 1946 Davis Cup The 1946 Davis Cup was the 35th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. The trophy and tournament were renamed for the founder, Dwight F. Davis, upon his death in 1945. This was the first edition since the end of World War II... , 1947 1947 Davis Cup The 1947 Davis Cup was the 36th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 22 teams would enter the competition, 20 in the Europe Zone, and 2 in the Americas Zone.... , 1948 1948 Davis Cup The 1948 Davis Cup was the 37th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 29 teams would enter the competition, 25 in the Europe Zone, and 4 in the Americas Zone.... , 1949 1949 Davis Cup The 1949 Davis Cup was the 38th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 28 teams would enter the competition, 24 in the Europe Zone, and 4 in the Americas Zone.... , 1954 1954 Davis Cup The 1954 Davis Cup was the 43rd edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. The Eastern Zone was abandoned for this year, and India moved to the Europe Zone... , 1958 1958 Davis Cup The 1958 Davis Cup was the 47th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 36 teams would enter the competition, 24 in the Europe Zone, 7 in the Americas Zone, and 5 in the Eastern Zone.... , 1963 1963 Davis Cup The 1963 Davis Cup was the 52nd edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 44 teams would enter the competition, 28 in the Europe Zone, 9 in the Eastern Zone, and 7 in the Americas Zone.... , 1968 1968 Davis Cup The 1968 Davis Cup was the 57th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 49 teams would enter the competition, 32 in the Europe Zone, 9 in the Americas Zone, and 8 in the Eastern Zone.... , 1969 1969 Davis Cup The 1969 Davis Cup was the 58th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 51 teams would enter the competition, 34 in the Europe Zone, 9 in the Americas Zone, and 8 in the Eastern Zone.... , 1970 1970 Davis Cup The 1970 Davis Cup was the 59th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 53 teams would enter the competition, 31 in the Europe Zone, 11 in the Americas Zone, and 11 in the Eastern Zone.... , 1971 1971 Davis Cup The 1971 Davis Cup was the 60th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 50 teams would enter the competition, 28 in the Europe Zone, 13 in the Americas Zone, and 9 in the Eastern Zone.... , 1972 1972 Davis Cup The 1972 Davis Cup was the 61st edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. This year would mark the abolishment of the Challenge Round. The previous year's champion would now play in all matches, rather than advance directly to the Challenge Round. The... , 1978 1978 Davis Cup The 1978 Davis Cup was the 67th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 48 teams would enter the competition, 29 in the Europe Zone, 11 in the Eastern Zone, and 8 in the Americas Zone.... , 1979 1979 Davis Cup The 1979 Davis Cup was the 68th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 53 teams would enter the competition, 29 in the Europe Zone, 13 in the Americas Zone, and 10 in the Eastern Zone.... , 1981 1981 Davis Cup The 1981 Davis Cup was the 70th edition of the tournament between national teams in men's tennis. This was the first year that the tournament moved to a tiered system, with the creation of the 16-team World Group... , 1982 1982 Davis Cup The 1982 Davis Cup was the 71st edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 60 teams would enter the competition, 16 in the World Group, 22 in the Europe Zone, 10 in the Americas Zone, and 10 in the Eastern Zone... , 1990 1990 Davis Cup The 1990 Davis Cup was the 79th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. A total of 84 nations participated in the tournament. In the final, the United States defeated Australia at the Suncoast Dome in St... , 1992 1992 Davis Cup The 1992 Davis Cup was the 81st edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. Due to increased entries, the tournament was expanded to add a Group III in all zones, with promotion and relegation between it and Group II. A total of 92 nations participated in the... , 1995 1995 Davis Cup The 1995 Davis Cup was the 84th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 115 nations participated in the tournament... , 2007 2007 Davis Cup The 2007 Davis Cup was the 96th edition of the Davis Cup, the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. Sixteen teams participated in the World Group and 123 took part in different regional groups... (32) |
1903 1903 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1903 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the third edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. The British Isles team returned to the United States to contest the Cup. The tie was played at the Longwood Cricket Club in Boston, Massachusetts . The British won 4-1, bringing the Cup to... , 1905 1905 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1905 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the fifth edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. As defending champions, the British Isles team played host to the competition. The World Group ties were played at Queen's Club in London, England from 13–19 July, and the final was played on... , 1906 1906 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1906 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the sixth edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. As defending champions, the British Isles team played host to the competition. For the first time, the ties were not all played at the same location... , 1908 1908 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1908 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the eighth edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. For the first time, ties were held in different countries and at different times, rather than the all the matches being played in the same venue, as before... , 1909 1909 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1909 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the ninth edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. For the second straight year, only the British Isles and the United States would challenge Australasia for the Cup. After defeating the British in Philadelphia, the US traveled to Sydney, only... , 1911 1911 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1911 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the tenth edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. After no country decided to challenge Australasia in 1910, only the British Isles and the United States would challenge for the Cup, for the third straight edition... , 1914 1914 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1914 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 13th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. The bulk of the competition returned to the United States for the first time since 1903. The United States fell to Australasia in the final, which was played at the West Side Tennis Club in New... , 1927 1927 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1927 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 22nd edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 21 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while 4 would enter the America Zone.... , 1928 1928 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1928 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 23rd edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 26 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while 6 would enter the America Zone.... , 1929 1929 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1929 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 24th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 23 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while 5 would enter the America Zone.... , 1930 1930 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1930 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 25th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. For the silver anniversary, 24 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while 4 would enter the America Zone.... , 1932 1932 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1932 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 27th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 22 teams would enter the Europe Zone; while 8 would enter the Americas Zone, 5 in North America and 3 in South America.... , 1934 1934 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1934 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 29th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 23 teams would enter the Europe Zone, 10 beginning in the main draw and 13 beginning in the Qualifying Rounds; while only 5 would enter the Americas Zone, 3 in North America and 2 in South... , 1935 1935 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1935 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 30th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. Due to increased political tensions in Europe, entries for the Europe Zone declined sharply, causing the Qualifying Round system to be scrapped... , 1939 1939 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1939 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 34th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 20 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while 7 would enter the Americas Zone.... , 1950 1950 Davis Cup The 1950 Davis Cup was the 39th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 26 teams would enter the competition, 22 in the Europe Zone, and 4 in the Americas Zone.... , 1951 1951 Davis Cup The 1951 Davis Cup was the 40th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 26 teams would enter the competition, 21 in the Europe Zone, and 5 in the Americas Zone... , 1952 1952 Davis Cup The 1952 Davis Cup was the 41st edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 28 teams would enter the competition, 22 in the Europe Zone, 5 in the Americas Zone, and India alone in the new Eastern Zone.... , 1953 1953 Davis Cup The 1953 Davis Cup was the 42nd edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 29 teams would enter the competition, 22 in the Europe Zone, 6 in the Americas Zone, and India alone in the Eastern Zone.... , 1955 1955 Davis Cup The 1955 Davis Cup was the 44th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. The Eastern Zone was reinstated with increasing entries from Asia... , 1956 1956 Davis Cup The 1956 Davis Cup was the 45th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 32 teams would enter the competition, 24 in the Europe Zone, 5 in the Americas Zone, and 3 in the Eastern Zone.... , 1957 1957 Davis Cup The 1957 Davis Cup was the 46th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 36 teams would enter the competition, 24 in the Europe Zone, 7 in the Americas Zone, and 5 in the Eastern Zone.... , 1959 1959 Davis Cup The 1959 Davis Cup was the 48th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. The Europe Zone was modified so that only the previous year's semifinalists were guaranteed first round byes... , 1964 1964 Davis Cup The 1964 Davis Cup was the 53rd edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 48 teams would enter the competition, 32 in the Europe Zone, 9 in the Eastern Zone, and 7 in the Americas Zone.... , 1973 1973 Davis Cup The 1973 Davis Cup was the 62nd edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 53 teams would enter the competition, 31 in the Europe Zone, 12 in the Americas Zone, and 10 in the Eastern Zone.... , 1984 1984 Davis Cup The 1984 Davis Cup was the 73rd edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 62 teams would enter the competition, 16 in the World Group, 25 in the Europe Zone, 12 in the Eastern Zone, and 9 in the Americas Zone... , 1991 1991 Davis Cup The 1991 Davis Cup was the 80th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. A total of 87 nations participated in the tournament. In the final, France defeated the United States at the Palais des Sports de Gerland in Lyon, France, on 29 November - 1 December.... , 1997 1997 Davis Cup The 1997 Davis Cup was the 86th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. Group IV was added to the regional Zones, with promotion and relegation between it and Group III. A total of 127 nations participated in the tournament... , 2004 2004 Davis Cup The 2004 Davis Cup was the 93rd edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 131 nations participated in the tournament... (29) |
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1907 1907 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1907 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the seventh edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. As defending champions, the British Isles team played host to the competition. After several years of more varied competition, only Australasia and the United States would challenge for the... *, 1908 1908 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1908 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the eighth edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. For the first time, ties were held in different countries and at different times, rather than the all the matches being played in the same venue, as before... *, 1909 1909 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1909 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the ninth edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. For the second straight year, only the British Isles and the United States would challenge Australasia for the Cup. After defeating the British in Philadelphia, the US traveled to Sydney, only... *, 1911 1911 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1911 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the tenth edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. After no country decided to challenge Australasia in 1910, only the British Isles and the United States would challenge for the Cup, for the third straight edition... *, 1914 1914 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1914 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 13th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. The bulk of the competition returned to the United States for the first time since 1903. The United States fell to Australasia in the final, which was played at the West Side Tennis Club in New... , 1919 1919 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1919 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 14th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. After not being played for four years during World War I, the competition resumed with four teams challenging Australia for the cup. Australia had participated in winning the 1914 competition... , 1939 1939 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1939 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 34th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 20 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while 7 would enter the Americas Zone.... , 1950 1950 Davis Cup The 1950 Davis Cup was the 39th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 26 teams would enter the competition, 22 in the Europe Zone, and 4 in the Americas Zone.... , 1951 1951 Davis Cup The 1951 Davis Cup was the 40th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 26 teams would enter the competition, 21 in the Europe Zone, and 5 in the Americas Zone... , 1952 1952 Davis Cup The 1952 Davis Cup was the 41st edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 28 teams would enter the competition, 22 in the Europe Zone, 5 in the Americas Zone, and India alone in the new Eastern Zone.... , 1953 1953 Davis Cup The 1953 Davis Cup was the 42nd edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 29 teams would enter the competition, 22 in the Europe Zone, 6 in the Americas Zone, and India alone in the Eastern Zone.... , 1955 1955 Davis Cup The 1955 Davis Cup was the 44th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. The Eastern Zone was reinstated with increasing entries from Asia... , 1956 1956 Davis Cup The 1956 Davis Cup was the 45th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 32 teams would enter the competition, 24 in the Europe Zone, 5 in the Americas Zone, and 3 in the Eastern Zone.... , 1957 1957 Davis Cup The 1957 Davis Cup was the 46th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 36 teams would enter the competition, 24 in the Europe Zone, 7 in the Americas Zone, and 5 in the Eastern Zone.... , 1959 1959 Davis Cup The 1959 Davis Cup was the 48th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. The Europe Zone was modified so that only the previous year's semifinalists were guaranteed first round byes... , 1960 1960 Davis Cup The 1960 Davis Cup was the 49th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 40 teams would enter the competition, 28 in the Europe Zone, 6 in the Americas Zone, and 6 in the Eastern Zone.... , 1961 1961 Davis Cup The 1961 Davis Cup was the 50th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 42 teams would enter the competition, 28 in the Europe Zone, 7 in the Americas Zone, and 7 in the Eastern Zone.... , 1962 1962 Davis Cup The 1962 Davis Cup was the 51st edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 41 teams would enter the competition, 28 in the Europe Zone, 8 in the Eastern Zone, and 5 in the Americas Zone.... , 1964 1964 Davis Cup The 1964 Davis Cup was the 53rd edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 48 teams would enter the competition, 32 in the Europe Zone, 9 in the Eastern Zone, and 7 in the Americas Zone.... , 1965 1965 Davis Cup The 1965 Davis Cup was the 54th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 45 teams would enter the competition, 31 in the Europe Zone, 9 in the Eastern Zone, and 5 in the Americas Zone.... , 1966 1966 Davis Cup The 1966 Davis Cup was the 55th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. For the first time, the Europe Zone was effectively split into two zones, and the winner of each would earn a berth in the Inter-Zonal Zone... , 1967 1967 Davis Cup The 1967 Davis Cup was the 56th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 48 teams would enter the competition, 32 in the Europe Zone, 9 in the Eastern Zone, and 7 in the Americas Zone.... , 1973 1973 Davis Cup The 1973 Davis Cup was the 62nd edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 53 teams would enter the competition, 31 in the Europe Zone, 12 in the Americas Zone, and 10 in the Eastern Zone.... , 1977 1977 Davis Cup The 1977 Davis Cup was the 66th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 59 teams would enter the competition, 33 in the Europe Zone, 14 in the Americas Zone, and 12 in the Eastern Zone.... , 1983 1983 Davis Cup The 1983 Davis Cup was the 72nd edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 59 teams would enter the competition, 16 in the World Group, 25 in the Europe Zone, 10 in the Eastern Zone, and 8 in the Americas Zone... , 1986 1986 Davis Cup The 1986 Davis Cup was the 75th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. The Africa Zone was added for this year, effectively as a qualifying tournament for the European Zones... , 1999 1999 Davis Cup The 1999 Davis Cup was the 88th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 128 nations participated in the tournament. In the final, Australia defeated France at the Acropolis Exhibition Hall in Nice, France, on 3–5 December, giving Australia their 22nd... , 2003 2003 Davis Cup The 2003 Davis Cup was the 92nd edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 135 nations participated in the tournament... (28) |
1912 1912 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1912 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 11th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. After a six-year hiatus, France rejoined the competition, however the United States pulled out of the competition. In the final, the British Isles would regain the Cup from Australasia... *, 1920 1920 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1920 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 15th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. The Netherlands joined the competition for the first time. "Big" Bill Tilden and "Little" Bill Johnston made their debut for the United States, and would not lose a rubber the entire... *, 1922 1922 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1922 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 17th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. The tournament saw first-time entries from Hawaii and Romania. Australia would storm through the Qualifying Round finals, but would fall to defending champions the United States in the... *, 1923 1923 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1923 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 18th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. For the first time, the competition would be split into two zones: the America Zone and the Europe Zone. This change was necessitated by having more than 16 teams compete for the cup... , 1924 1924 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1924 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 19th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. The tournament was, for the second straight year, divided into the America and Europe Zones. 17 teams competed in the Europe Zone, and 6 in America... , 1936 1936 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1936 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 31st edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. Argentina was the only South American team to enter, so the South American Zone was abandoned, and the Americas played as one Zone... , 1938 1938 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1938 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 33rd edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 21 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while 4 would enter the Americas Zone.... , 1946 1946 Davis Cup The 1946 Davis Cup was the 35th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. The trophy and tournament were renamed for the founder, Dwight F. Davis, upon his death in 1945. This was the first edition since the end of World War II... , 1947 1947 Davis Cup The 1947 Davis Cup was the 36th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 22 teams would enter the competition, 20 in the Europe Zone, and 2 in the Americas Zone.... , 1948 1948 Davis Cup The 1948 Davis Cup was the 37th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 29 teams would enter the competition, 25 in the Europe Zone, and 4 in the Americas Zone.... , 1949 1949 Davis Cup The 1949 Davis Cup was the 38th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 28 teams would enter the competition, 24 in the Europe Zone, and 4 in the Americas Zone.... , 1954 1954 Davis Cup The 1954 Davis Cup was the 43rd edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. The Eastern Zone was abandoned for this year, and India moved to the Europe Zone... , 1958 1958 Davis Cup The 1958 Davis Cup was the 47th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 36 teams would enter the competition, 24 in the Europe Zone, 7 in the Americas Zone, and 5 in the Eastern Zone.... , 1963 1963 Davis Cup The 1963 Davis Cup was the 52nd edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 44 teams would enter the competition, 28 in the Europe Zone, 9 in the Eastern Zone, and 7 in the Americas Zone.... , 1968 1968 Davis Cup The 1968 Davis Cup was the 57th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 49 teams would enter the competition, 32 in the Europe Zone, 9 in the Americas Zone, and 8 in the Eastern Zone.... , 1990 1990 Davis Cup The 1990 Davis Cup was the 79th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. A total of 84 nations participated in the tournament. In the final, the United States defeated Australia at the Suncoast Dome in St... , 1993 1993 Davis Cup The 1993 Davis Cup was the 82nd edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. A total of 100 nations participated in the tournament... , 2000 2000 Davis Cup The 2000 Davis Cup was the 89th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 135 nations participated in the tournament... , 2001 2001 Davis Cup The 2001 Davis Cup was the 90th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A record total of 139 nations participated in the tournament... (19) |
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1903 1903 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1903 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the third edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. The British Isles team returned to the United States to contest the Cup. The tie was played at the Longwood Cricket Club in Boston, Massachusetts . The British won 4-1, bringing the Cup to... *, 1904 1904 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1904 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the fourth edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup, and the first edition to be played outside of American soil. As defending champions, the British Isles team played host to the competition, which featured teams from Belgium and France for... *, 1905 1905 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1905 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the fifth edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. As defending champions, the British Isles team played host to the competition. The World Group ties were played at Queen's Club in London, England from 13–19 July, and the final was played on... *, 1906 1906 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1906 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the sixth edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. As defending champions, the British Isles team played host to the competition. For the first time, the ties were not all played at the same location... *, 1912 1912 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1912 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 11th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. After a six-year hiatus, France rejoined the competition, however the United States pulled out of the competition. In the final, the British Isles would regain the Cup from Australasia... *, 1933 1933 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1933 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 28th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 24 teams would enter the Europe Zone; while 9 would enter the Americas Zone, 4 in North America and 5 in South America... , 1934 1934 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1934 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 29th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 23 teams would enter the Europe Zone, 10 beginning in the main draw and 13 beginning in the Qualifying Rounds; while only 5 would enter the Americas Zone, 3 in North America and 2 in South... , 1935 1935 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1935 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 30th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. Due to increased political tensions in Europe, entries for the Europe Zone declined sharply, causing the Qualifying Round system to be scrapped... , 1936 1936 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1936 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 31st edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. Argentina was the only South American team to enter, so the South American Zone was abandoned, and the Americas played as one Zone... (9) |
1900 1900 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1900 Gabys International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the first edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup.-History:The tournament was conceived in 1899 by four members of the Harvard University tennis team who came up with the idea of challenging the British to a tennis competition... *, 1902 1902 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1902 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the second edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. The tie was played at the Crescent Athletic Club in Brooklyn, New York, United States.-Result:... *, 1907 1907 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1907 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the seventh edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. As defending champions, the British Isles team played host to the competition. After several years of more varied competition, only Australasia and the United States would challenge for the... *, 1913 1913 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1913 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 12th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. With Great Britain's win in 1912, the competition returned to Europe for the first time in five years. This prompted several new teams to join the competition, creating the largest field to date... , 1919 1919 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1919 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 14th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. After not being played for four years during World War I, the competition resumed with four teams challenging Australia for the cup. Australia had participated in winning the 1914 competition... , 1931 1931 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1931 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 26th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. Due to an increase in South American entries, the Americas Zone was split into the North/Central American Zone and the South American Zone. The winner of each sub-zone would play to determine... , 1937 1937 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1937 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 32nd edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 20 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while 4 would enter the Americas Zone.... , 1978 1978 Davis Cup The 1978 Davis Cup was the 67th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 48 teams would enter the competition, 29 in the Europe Zone, 11 in the Eastern Zone, and 8 in the Americas Zone.... (8) |
| 1927 1927 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1927 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 22nd edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 21 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while 4 would enter the America Zone.... , 1928 1928 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1928 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 23rd edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 26 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while 6 would enter the America Zone.... , 1929 1929 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1929 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 24th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 23 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while 5 would enter the America Zone.... , 1930 1930 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1930 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 25th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. For the silver anniversary, 24 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while 4 would enter the America Zone.... , 1931 1931 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1931 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 26th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. Due to an increase in South American entries, the Americas Zone was split into the North/Central American Zone and the South American Zone. The winner of each sub-zone would play to determine... , 1932 1932 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1932 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 27th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 22 teams would enter the Europe Zone; while 8 would enter the Americas Zone, 5 in North America and 3 in South America.... , 1991 1991 Davis Cup The 1991 Davis Cup was the 80th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. A total of 87 nations participated in the tournament. In the final, France defeated the United States at the Palais des Sports de Gerland in Lyon, France, on 29 November - 1 December.... , 1996 1996 Davis Cup The 1996 Davis Cup was the 85th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 124 nations participated in the tournament... , 2001 2001 Davis Cup The 2001 Davis Cup was the 90th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A record total of 139 nations participated in the tournament... (9) |
1925 1925 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1925 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 20th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. Sixteen teams would enter the Europe Zone, while 9 would enter the America Zone.... , 1926 1926 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1926 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 21st edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 19 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while 5 would enter the America Zone.... , 1933 1933 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1933 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 28th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 24 teams would enter the Europe Zone; while 9 would enter the Americas Zone, 4 in North America and 5 in South America... , 1982 1982 Davis Cup The 1982 Davis Cup was the 71st edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 60 teams would enter the competition, 16 in the World Group, 22 in the Europe Zone, 10 in the Americas Zone, and 10 in the Eastern Zone... , 1999 1999 Davis Cup The 1999 Davis Cup was the 88th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 128 nations participated in the tournament. In the final, Australia defeated France at the Acropolis Exhibition Hall in Nice, France, on 3–5 December, giving Australia their 22nd... , 2002 2002 Davis Cup The 2002 Davis Cup was the 91st edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 130 nations participated in the tournament... , 2010 2010 Davis Cup The 2010 Davis Cup was the 99th edition of the most important annual tournament among national teams in men's tennis worldwide... (7) |
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| 1975 1975 Davis Cup The 1975 Davis Cup was the 64th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 53 teams would enter the competition, 32 in the Europe Zone, 12 in the Americas Zone, and 9 in the Eastern Zone.... , 1984 1984 Davis Cup The 1984 Davis Cup was the 73rd edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 62 teams would enter the competition, 16 in the World Group, 25 in the Europe Zone, 12 in the Eastern Zone, and 9 in the Americas Zone... , 1985 1985 Davis Cup The 1985 Davis Cup was the 74th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 63 teams would enter the competition, 16 in the World Group, 27 in the Europe Zone, 12 in the Eastern Zone, and 8 in the American Zone... , 1987 1987 Davis Cup The 1987 Davis Cup was the 76th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 71 teams would enter the competition, 16 in the World Group, 32 in the European Zone , 13 in the Eastern Zone, and 11 in the American Zone... , 1994 1994 Davis Cup The 1994 Davis Cup was the 83rd edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. A total of 109 nations participated in the tournament... , 1997 1997 Davis Cup The 1997 Davis Cup was the 86th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. Group IV was added to the regional Zones, with promotion and relegation between it and Group III. A total of 127 nations participated in the tournament... , 1998 1998 Davis Cup The 1998 Davis Cup was the 87th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 131 nations participated in the tournament... (7) |
1983 1983 Davis Cup The 1983 Davis Cup was the 72nd edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 59 teams would enter the competition, 16 in the World Group, 25 in the Europe Zone, 10 in the Eastern Zone, and 8 in the Americas Zone... , 1986 1986 Davis Cup The 1986 Davis Cup was the 75th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. The Africa Zone was added for this year, effectively as a qualifying tournament for the European Zones... , 1988 1988 Davis Cup The 1988 Davis Cup was the 77th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. For the first time, the Zones were divided into two groups, with promotion and relegation between the two. The Eastern Zone was also renamed the Asia/Oceania Zone. A total of 74... , 1989 1989 Davis Cup The 1989 Davis Cup was the 78th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. Beginning with this year, teams advanced from Group I to the World Group Qualifying Round, where they played alongside first round losing teams from the World Group, rather than receive... , 1996 1996 Davis Cup The 1996 Davis Cup was the 85th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 124 nations participated in the tournament... (5) |
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| 2000 2000 Davis Cup The 2000 Davis Cup was the 89th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 135 nations participated in the tournament... , 2004 2004 Davis Cup The 2004 Davis Cup was the 93rd edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 131 nations participated in the tournament... , 2008 2008 Davis Cup The 2008 Davis Cup was the 97th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. Sixteen teams participated in the World Group and more than one hundred others took part in different regional groups. The first matches were played on February 8–10... , 2009 2009 Davis Cup The 2009 Davis Cup was the 98th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. Sixteen teams participated in the World Group and more than one hundred other took part in different regional groups. Spain won their fourth title... (4) |
1965 1965 Davis Cup The 1965 Davis Cup was the 54th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 45 teams would enter the competition, 31 in the Europe Zone, 9 in the Eastern Zone, and 5 in the Americas Zone.... , 1967 1967 Davis Cup The 1967 Davis Cup was the 56th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 48 teams would enter the competition, 32 in the Europe Zone, 9 in the Eastern Zone, and 7 in the Americas Zone.... , 2003 2003 Davis Cup The 2003 Davis Cup was the 92nd edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 135 nations participated in the tournament... (3) |
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1988 1988 Davis Cup The 1988 Davis Cup was the 77th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. For the first time, the Zones were divided into two groups, with promotion and relegation between the two. The Eastern Zone was also renamed the Asia/Oceania Zone. A total of 74... *, 1989 1989 Davis Cup The 1989 Davis Cup was the 78th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. Beginning with this year, teams advanced from Group I to the World Group Qualifying Round, where they played alongside first round losing teams from the World Group, rather than receive... *, 1993 1993 Davis Cup The 1993 Davis Cup was the 82nd edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. A total of 100 nations participated in the tournament... (3) |
1970 1970 Davis Cup The 1970 Davis Cup was the 59th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 53 teams would enter the competition, 31 in the Europe Zone, 11 in the Americas Zone, and 11 in the Eastern Zone.... *, 1985 1985 Davis Cup The 1985 Davis Cup was the 74th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 63 teams would enter the competition, 16 in the World Group, 27 in the Europe Zone, 12 in the Eastern Zone, and 8 in the American Zone... * (2) |
| 2002 2002 Davis Cup The 2002 Davis Cup was the 91st edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 130 nations participated in the tournament... , 2006 2006 Davis Cup The 2006 Davis Cup was the 95th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. Sixteen teams participated in the World Group and 125 participated in total... (2) |
1994 1994 Davis Cup The 1994 Davis Cup was the 83rd edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. A total of 109 nations participated in the tournament... , 1995 1995 Davis Cup The 1995 Davis Cup was the 84th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 115 nations participated in the tournament... , 2007 2007 Davis Cup The 2007 Davis Cup was the 96th edition of the Davis Cup, the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. Sixteen teams participated in the World Group and 123 took part in different regional groups... (3) |
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1960 1960 Davis Cup The 1960 Davis Cup was the 49th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 40 teams would enter the competition, 28 in the Europe Zone, 6 in the Americas Zone, and 6 in the Eastern Zone.... , 1961 1961 Davis Cup The 1961 Davis Cup was the 50th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 42 teams would enter the competition, 28 in the Europe Zone, 7 in the Americas Zone, and 7 in the Eastern Zone.... , 1977 1977 Davis Cup The 1977 Davis Cup was the 66th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 59 teams would enter the competition, 33 in the Europe Zone, 14 in the Americas Zone, and 12 in the Eastern Zone.... , 1979 1979 Davis Cup The 1979 Davis Cup was the 68th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 53 teams would enter the competition, 29 in the Europe Zone, 13 in the Americas Zone, and 10 in the Eastern Zone.... , 1980 1980 Davis Cup The 1980 Davis Cup was the 69th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 52 teams would enter the competition, 30 in the Europe Zone, 12 in the Americas Zone, and 10 in the Eastern Zone.... , 1998 1998 Davis Cup The 1998 Davis Cup was the 87th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 131 nations participated in the tournament... (6) |
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1980 1980 Davis Cup The 1980 Davis Cup was the 69th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 52 teams would enter the competition, 30 in the Europe Zone, 12 in the Americas Zone, and 10 in the Eastern Zone.... * (1) |
1975 1975 Davis Cup The 1975 Davis Cup was the 64th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 53 teams would enter the competition, 32 in the Europe Zone, 12 in the Americas Zone, and 9 in the Eastern Zone.... *, 2009 2009 Davis Cup The 2009 Davis Cup was the 98th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. Sixteen teams participated in the World Group and more than one hundred other took part in different regional groups. Spain won their fourth title... , (2) |
| 1974 1974 Davis Cup The 1974 Davis Cup was the 63rd edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 56 teams would enter the competition, 33 in the Europe Zone, 12 in the Americas Zone, and 11 in the Eastern Zone.... (1) |
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| (0) | 1969 1969 Davis Cup The 1969 Davis Cup was the 58th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 51 teams would enter the competition, 34 in the Europe Zone, 9 in the Americas Zone, and 8 in the Eastern Zone.... , 1971 1971 Davis Cup The 1971 Davis Cup was the 60th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 50 teams would enter the competition, 28 in the Europe Zone, 13 in the Americas Zone, and 9 in the Eastern Zone.... , 1972 1972 Davis Cup The 1972 Davis Cup was the 61st edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. This year would mark the abolishment of the Challenge Round. The previous year's champion would now play in all matches, rather than advance directly to the Challenge Round. The... (3) |
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| (0) | 1921 1921 International Lawn Tennis Challenge The 1921 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 16th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. In the playoff finals, newcomers Japan surprised Australia , 4-1, but would fall to defending champions the United States in the challenge round... (1) |
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| (0) | 2005 2005 Davis Cup The 2005 Davis Cup was the 94th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 130 teams participated in the tournament... (1) |
Titles by country (Open era)
| Country | Titles | First | Last |
| 13 | 1968 | 2007 | |
| 7 | 1975 | 1998 | |
| 6 | 1973 | 2003 | |
| 4 | 2000 | 2009 | |
| 3 | 1991 | 2001 | |
| 3 | 1988 | 1993 | |
| 2 | 2002 | 2006 | |
| 1 | 1974 | 1974 | |
| 1 | 1976 | 1976 | |
| 1 | 1980 | 1980 | |
| 1 | 2005 | 2005 | |
| 1 | 2010 | 2010 | |
- Consecutive titles
- All-time: 7, United States, 19201920 International Lawn Tennis ChallengeThe 1920 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 15th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. The Netherlands joined the competition for the first time. "Big" Bill Tilden and "Little" Bill Johnston made their debut for the United States, and would not lose a rubber the entire...
–19261926 International Lawn Tennis ChallengeThe 1926 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 21st edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 19 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while 5 would enter the America Zone.... - Post-Challenge Round: 2; United States, '781978 Davis CupThe 1978 Davis Cup was the 67th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 48 teams would enter the competition, 29 in the Europe Zone, 11 in the Eastern Zone, and 8 in the Americas Zone....
–'791979 Davis CupThe 1979 Davis Cup was the 68th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 53 teams would enter the competition, 29 in the Europe Zone, 13 in the Americas Zone, and 10 in the Eastern Zone....
, '811981 Davis CupThe 1981 Davis Cup was the 70th edition of the tournament between national teams in men's tennis. This was the first year that the tournament moved to a tiered system, with the creation of the 16-team World Group...
–'821982 Davis CupThe 1982 Davis Cup was the 71st edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 60 teams would enter the competition, 16 in the World Group, 22 in the Europe Zone, 10 in the Americas Zone, and 10 in the Eastern Zone...
; SwedenSweden Davis Cup teamThe Sweden Davis Cup team represents Sweden in Davis Cup tennis competition and is governed by the Svenska Tennisförbundet.Sweden is the 5th most successful nation, winning the title 7 times...
, '841984 Davis CupThe 1984 Davis Cup was the 73rd edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 62 teams would enter the competition, 16 in the World Group, 25 in the Europe Zone, 12 in the Eastern Zone, and 9 in the Americas Zone...
–'851985 Davis CupThe 1985 Davis Cup was the 74th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 63 teams would enter the competition, 16 in the World Group, 27 in the Europe Zone, 12 in the Eastern Zone, and 8 in the American Zone...
, '971997 Davis CupThe 1997 Davis Cup was the 86th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. Group IV was added to the regional Zones, with promotion and relegation between it and Group III. A total of 127 nations participated in the tournament...
–'981998 Davis CupThe 1998 Davis Cup was the 87th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 131 nations participated in the tournament...
; West GermanyGermany Davis Cup teamThe Germany Davis Cup team represents Germany in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Deutscher Tennis Bund. As East Germany never participated in the Davis Cup and the Deutscher Tennisbund remained the same organization throughout the century the West German Davis Cup team is...
, '881988 Davis CupThe 1988 Davis Cup was the 77th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. For the first time, the Zones were divided into two groups, with promotion and relegation between the two. The Eastern Zone was also renamed the Asia/Oceania Zone. A total of 74...
–'891989 Davis CupThe 1989 Davis Cup was the 78th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. Beginning with this year, teams advanced from Group I to the World Group Qualifying Round, where they played alongside first round losing teams from the World Group, rather than receive...
; SpainSpain Davis Cup teamThe Spain Davis Cup team represents Spain in the Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Real Federación Española de Tenis, presided over by José Luis Escañuela....
, 20082008 Davis CupThe 2008 Davis Cup was the 97th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. Sixteen teams participated in the World Group and more than one hundred others took part in different regional groups. The first matches were played on February 8–10...
–20092009 Davis CupThe 2009 Davis Cup was the 98th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. Sixteen teams participated in the World Group and more than one hundred other took part in different regional groups. Spain won their fourth title...
- All-time: 7, United States, 1920
- Consecutive finals appearances
- All-time: 23, AustraliaAustralia Davis Cup teamThe Australian Davis Cup team is the second most successful team ever to compete in the Davis Cup, winning the coveted title on 23 separate occasions, second behind the United States with 32....
, 19461946 Davis CupThe 1946 Davis Cup was the 35th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. The trophy and tournament were renamed for the founder, Dwight F. Davis, upon his death in 1945. This was the first edition since the end of World War II...
–19681968 Davis CupThe 1968 Davis Cup was the 57th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 49 teams would enter the competition, 32 in the Europe Zone, 9 in the Americas Zone, and 8 in the Eastern Zone.... - Post-Challenge Round: 7, SwedenSweden Davis Cup teamThe Sweden Davis Cup team represents Sweden in Davis Cup tennis competition and is governed by the Svenska Tennisförbundet.Sweden is the 5th most successful nation, winning the title 7 times...
, 19831983 Davis CupThe 1983 Davis Cup was the 72nd edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 59 teams would enter the competition, 16 in the World Group, 25 in the Europe Zone, 10 in the Eastern Zone, and 8 in the Americas Zone...
–19891989 Davis CupThe 1989 Davis Cup was the 78th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. Beginning with this year, teams advanced from Group I to the World Group Qualifying Round, where they played alongside first round losing teams from the World Group, rather than receive...
- All-time: 23, Australia
- Most number of games in a tie
- All-time: 327, IndiaIndia Davis Cup teamThe India Davis Cup team represents India in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the All India Tennis Association.India finished as runners-up 3 times . In 1974, the final was scratched and South Africa were awarded the Davis Cup after India refused to particapate in the final due to...
3–2 AustraliaAustralia Davis Cup teamThe Australian Davis Cup team is the second most successful team ever to compete in the Davis Cup, winning the coveted title on 23 separate occasions, second behind the United States with 32....
, 19741974 Davis CupThe 1974 Davis Cup was the 63rd edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 56 teams would enter the competition, 33 in the Europe Zone, 12 in the Americas Zone, and 11 in the Eastern Zone....
Eastern Zone final - World Group (before tiebreak): 281, ParaguayParaguay Davis Cup teamThe Paraguay Davis Cup team represents Paraguay in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by Asociación Paraguaya de Tenis.Paraguay currently compete in Group II of the Americas Zone. They have played in the World Group on seven occasions, reaching the quarterfinals four...
3–2 FranceFrance Davis Cup teamThe France Davis Cup team represents France in Davis Cup tennis competition, and is governed by the Fédération Française de Tennis.France is the third most successful nation, with 9 wins...
, 19851985 Davis CupThe 1985 Davis Cup was the 74th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 63 teams would enter the competition, 16 in the World Group, 27 in the Europe Zone, 12 in the Eastern Zone, and 8 in the American Zone...
first round - World Group (since tiebreak): 281, RomaniaRomania Davis Cup teamThe Romania Davis Cup team represents Romania in Davis Cup tennis competition , being governed by the Romanian Tennis Federation and currently competes in the 2011 Davis Cup World Group.Romania has finished as runners-up three times...
3–2 EcuadorEcuador Davis Cup teamThe Ecuador Davis Cup team represents Ecuador in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Ecuador Tennis Federation.Ecuador currently compete in the Americas Zone of Group II...
, 20032003 Davis CupThe 2003 Davis Cup was the 92nd edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 135 nations participated in the tournament...
World Group play-offs
- All-time: 327, India
Individual
- Youngest player
- Mohammed-Akhtar Hossain; BangladeshBangladesh Davis Cup teamThe Bangladesh Davis Cup team represents Bangladesh in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Bangladesh Tennis Federation.-History:...
; 13 years, 326 days1
- Mohammed-Akhtar Hossain; Bangladesh
- Oldest player
- Gadonfin Koptigan Yaka; TogoTogo Davis Cup teamThe Togo Davis Cup team represents Togo in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Togo Tennis Federation.They reached the Group II semifinals in 1992....
; 59 years, 147 days
- Gadonfin Koptigan Yaka; Togo
- Most rubbers played
- 164, Nicola PietrangeliNicola PietrangeliNicola "Nicky" Pietrangeli is a former tennis player from Italy. He is considered by many to be Italy's greatest-ever tennis champion....
, ItalyItaly Davis Cup teamThe Italy Davis Cup team represents Italy in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Federazione Italiana Tennis.Italy won the Davis Cup in 1976, and finished as runners-up 6 times . They currently compete in the Europe/Africa Zone of Group I...
- 164, Nicola Pietrangeli
- Most ties played
- 78, Domenico Vicini, San MarinoSan Marino Davis Cup teamThe San Marino Davis Cup team represents San Marino in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the San Marino Tennis Federation.San Marino currently compete in the Europe/Africa Zone of Group III. They have finished 5th in Group III on three occasions....
- 78, Domenico Vicini, San Marino
- Most rubbers won
- Total: 120, Nicola PietrangeliNicola PietrangeliNicola "Nicky" Pietrangeli is a former tennis player from Italy. He is considered by many to be Italy's greatest-ever tennis champion....
, ItalyItaly Davis Cup teamThe Italy Davis Cup team represents Italy in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Federazione Italiana Tennis.Italy won the Davis Cup in 1976, and finished as runners-up 6 times . They currently compete in the Europe/Africa Zone of Group I... - Singles: 78, Nicola PietrangeliNicola PietrangeliNicola "Nicky" Pietrangeli is a former tennis player from Italy. He is considered by many to be Italy's greatest-ever tennis champion....
, ItalyItaly Davis Cup teamThe Italy Davis Cup team represents Italy in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Federazione Italiana Tennis.Italy won the Davis Cup in 1976, and finished as runners-up 6 times . They currently compete in the Europe/Africa Zone of Group I... - Doubles: 42, Nicola PietrangeliNicola PietrangeliNicola "Nicky" Pietrangeli is a former tennis player from Italy. He is considered by many to be Italy's greatest-ever tennis champion....
, ItalyItaly Davis Cup teamThe Italy Davis Cup team represents Italy in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Federazione Italiana Tennis.Italy won the Davis Cup in 1976, and finished as runners-up 6 times . They currently compete in the Europe/Africa Zone of Group I...
- Total: 120, Nicola Pietrangeli
1Players must now be aged 14 and over
Current ITF rankings
For a complete list, see ITF RankingsITF Rankings
The ITF Rankings are the current rankings of national teams by the International Tennis Federation in both men's and women's tennis. The ITF produces two sets of rankings—the ITF Davis Cup Nations Ranking for men's teams, and the ITF Fed Cup Nations Ranking for women's teams. Both sets of rankings...
| Rank | Nation | Points | Previous |
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| 1 | 35479.69 | 1 (±0) | |
| 2 | 25806.25 | 2 (±0) | |
| 3 | 23368.75 | 4 (+1) | |
| 4 | 17948.75 | 3 (-1) | |
| 5 | 14268.88 | 5 (±0) | |
| 6 | 8087.50 | 6 (±0) | |
| 7 | 5695.00 | 12 (+5) | |
| 8 | 5250.00 | 7 (-1) | |
| 9 | 4843.75 | 8 (-1) | |
| 10 | 4588.13 | 9 (-1) | |
| 11 | 4196.88 | 10 (-1) | |
| 12 | 3950.00 | 11 (-1) | |
| 13 | 3217.50 | 19 (+6) | |
| 14 | 3187.50 | 21 (+7) | |
| 15 | 3040.63 | 16 (+1) | |
| 16 | 3020.31 | 15 (-1) |
Complete rankings
See also
- Davis Cup structureDavis Cup structureThe Davis Cup tennis competition is structured around a number of groups, with promotion and relegation between them.At the top is the World Group, which competes in a knockout competition. Below that it becomes regional, with an American Zone, Euro/African Zone and Asia/Oceania Zone. Each of these...
- List of Davis Cup champions
- International Tennis FederationInternational Tennis FederationThe International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913...
- Fed CupFed CupFed Cup is the premier team competition in women's tennis, launched in 1963 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the International Tennis Federation...
- Hopman CupHopman CupThe Hopman Cup is an annual international team tennis tournament held in Perth, Western Australia in early January each year, which plays mixed teams on a country by country basis...