List of Davis Cup champions

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List of Davis Cup champions
Current season, competition or edition:
Sports current event.svg 2022 Davis Cup
Davis Cup Praha CRo 2012-11-28 cropped 1.jpg
Sport Tennis
Founded1900;124 years ago (1900)
Founder Dwight F. Davis
No. of teams16 (World Group)
135 (2021 total)
Countries ITF member nations
Most recent
champion(s)
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
Most titlesFlag of the United States.svg  United States
(32 titles)
Official website daviscup.com

The Davis Cup is an annual international team event in men's tennis. Established in 1900 as the International Lawn Tennis Challenge, it is run by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), who describe it as the "World Cup of tennis." [1] The first event in 1900 was a match between Great Britain and the United States, [2] while 135 nations entered the 2016 Davis Cup. [3]

Contents

The tournament sees players competing for their country in four singles and one doubles matches, known as rubbers, over the course of three days, with the team that wins three rubbers progressing. [4] The countries are divided into groups based upon their location or performance in previous years. The Davis Cup World Group is the top level of the competition and features matches between players from the top 16 countries at the start of the year. [3] Countries that lose their first round match face a relegation play-off against winning countries from the continental zones. World Group winning countries progress to the quarter-finals. Nations have to win a further three ties in order to claim the position of Davis Cup champions. [3] The United States are the most successful nation in the history of the competition, with 32 victories. Australia are second with 28 (individually or in a combined Australasia team) and Great Britain and France are tied for third with 10. Teams from Europe have won the competition the most with 48 victories, followed by North America with 33 and Oceania with 28. [5]

History

The Davis Cup was founded in 1900 as the International Lawn Tennis Challenge. Four members of Harvard University wished to challenge Great Britain in a tennis competition. One of the American players, Dwight F. Davis, designed a tournament format and ordered a sterling silver trophy from Shreve, Crump & Low for approximately $1,000. [6] The first match, held at Longwood Cricket Club in Boston, Massachusetts, was won by the American team 3–0. [7] There was no match the following year, but the United States retained the trophy in 1902, beating Great Britain 3–2. This was followed by four successive victories for Britain, from 1903 to 1906. The 1904 Davis Cup saw new teams compete for the first time, as Belgium and France entered. [8]

Australasia (Australia and New Zealand) became the first victors outside of Britain and the United States when they won the tournament in 1907. [9] No tournament was held in 1910 as no country challenged Australasia, [10] who retained the trophy until 1912 when they were defeated by Great Britain. [11] The United States and Australasia won the two competitions prior to the outbreak of the First World War, in 1914. The tournament resumed in 1919, with Australasia retaining the trophy, beating Great Britain 4–1. [12] The Americans won the following seven tournaments before they were defeated 3–2 by France in 1927. [13] The tournament underwent restructuring for the 1923 edition. Teams were split into two zones; the 'America Zone' and 'Europe Zone', with the winners playing each other to determine who would face the defending champions. [14]

Doubles match between the Australasia and British isles in the 1912 International Lawn Tennis Challenge final. 1912 International Lawn Tennis Challenge.jpg
Doubles match between the Australasia and British isles in the 1912 International Lawn Tennis Challenge final.

The French won a further five successive tournaments before they were beaten 3–2 by Great Britain in 1933. [15] Australia were the last winners before the onset of the Second World War. They beat the United States 3–2 in 1939. [16] Upon resumption of the tournament in 1946, it was renamed the Davis Cup after the death of Dwight D. Davis in 1945. [17] The United States regained the title after they beat Australia 5–0. [18] They retained the title until 1950 when Australia won 4–1. This marked the start of Australian dominance of the Davis Cup, as they only lost three times from 1950 to 1967. [19] Prior to 1972, the champion received a bye directly to the final. [1]

The 1974 Davis Cup marked the first time that neither Australia or the United States won the final since 1936, as South Africa and India were the finalists. [20] However, the Indian team refused to travel to South Africa in protest at the South African government's apartheid policies, meaning that the final was scratched and South Africa were awarded the Davis Cup. [21] Sweden beat Czechoslovakia 3–2 the following year to become the first European nation since 1936 to win the Davis Cup.

The Davis Cup underwent further reorganisation in 1981 when a 16-team World Group was introduced. The remaining nations were split into regional groups with promotion and relegation to and from the World Group. [1]

Sweden reached two more finals in 1988 and 1989, but lost both times to West Germany. [22] [23] The United States regained the title in 1990, [24] but they lost 3–1 to France the following year. [25] They regained the title a year later, but could not defend it in 1993 as Germany won. Sweden were victorious in 1994, and they won a further two Davis Cups in 1997 and 1998. [26] Australia regained the Davis Cup in 1999, [27] but they lost the following two finals to Spain and France respectively. [28] [29] Russia won their first Davis Cup in 2002, [30] before Australia regained the title the following year. [31] Spain won the tournament for the second time in 2004, [32] and would win a further three titles in 2008, 2009 and 2011. [33] The Czech Republic won successive Davis Cups in 2012 and 2013, [34] before Switzerland won their first title in 2014. [35] In 2015, Great Britain ended the longest drought in the competition's history, 73 years, when they won their first Davis Cup since 1936, beating Belgium 3–1. [5] [36]

Finals

Key
*Title won by away country
GGrass
CClay
CPCarpet
HHard
IxIndoor
Key
Inter-Zonal winner, Challenge round winner 
Defending champion, Challenge round winner 
Single round 
Davis Cup finals [37]
YearWinnerScoreRunner-upFinals venue (surface)Location
1900 Flag of the United States (1896-1908).svg  United States3–0Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  British Isles Longwood Cricket Club (G) Boston, United States
1902 Flag of the United States (1896-1908).svg  United States3–2Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  British Isles Crescent Athletic Club (G)New York City, United States
1903 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  British Isles4–1*Flag of the United States (1896-1908).svg  United States Longwood Cricket Club (G)Boston, United States
1904 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  British Isles5–0Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Worple Road (G)London, United Kingdom
1905 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  British Isles5–0Flag of the United States (1896-1908).svg  United States Queen's Club (G)London, United Kingdom
1906 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  British Isles5–0Flag of the United States (1896-1908).svg  United States Worple Road (G)London, United Kingdom
1907 Flag of Australasian team for Olympic games.svg  Australasia3–2*Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  British Isles Worple Road (G)London, United Kingdom
1908 Flag of Australasian team for Olympic games.svg  Australasia3–2Flag of the United States (1908-1912).svg  United States Albert Ground (G) Melbourne, Australia
1909 Flag of Australasian team for Olympic games.svg  Australasia5–0Flag of the United States (1908-1912).svg  United States Double Bay Grounds (G) Sydney, Australia
1911 Flag of Australasian team for Olympic games.svg  Australasia4–0Flag of the United States (1908-1912).svg  United States Lancaster Park (G) Christchurch, New Zealand
1912 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  British Isles3–2*Flag of Australasian team for Olympic games.svg  Australasia Albert Ground (G)Melbourne, Australia
1913 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States3–2*Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain Worple Road (G)London, United Kingdom
1914 Flag of Australasian team for Olympic games.svg  Australasia3–2*Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States West Side Tennis Club (G)New York City, United States
1919 Flag of Australasian team for Olympic games.svg  Australasia4–1Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain Double Bay Grounds (G)Sydney, Australia
1920 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States5–0*Flag of Australasian team for Olympic games.svg  Australasia Domain Cricket Club (G) Auckland, New Zealand
1921 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States5–0Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan West Side Tennis Club (G)New York City, United States
1922 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States4–1Flag of Australasian team for Olympic games.svg  Australasia West Side Tennis Club (G)New York City, United States
1923 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States4–1Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia West Side Tennis Club (G)New York City, United States
1924 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States5–0Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Germantown Cricket Club (G) Philadelphia, United States
1925 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States5–0Flag of France.svg  France Germantown Cricket Club (G)Philadelphia, United States
1926 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States4–1Flag of France.svg  France Germantown Cricket Club (G)Philadelphia, United States
1927 Flag of France.svg  France3–2*Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Germantown Cricket Club (G)Philadelphia, United States
1928 Flag of France.svg  France4–1Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Stade Roland Garros (C)Paris, France
1929 Flag of France.svg  France3–2Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Stade Roland Garros (C)Paris, France
1930 Flag of France.svg  France4–1Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Stade Roland Garros (C)Paris, France
1931 Flag of France.svg  France3–2Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain Stade Roland Garros (C)Paris, France
1932 Flag of France.svg  France3–2Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Stade Roland Garros (C)Paris, France
1933 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain3–2*Flag of France.svg  France Stade Roland Garros (C)Paris, France
1934 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain4–1Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Centre Court, Wimbledon (G)London, United Kingdom
1935 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain5–0Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Centre Court, Wimbledon (G)London, United Kingdom
1936 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain3–2Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Centre Court, Wimbledon (G)London, United Kingdom
1937 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States4–1*Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain Centre Court, Wimbledon (G)London, United Kingdom
1938 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States3–2Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Germantown Cricket Club (G)Philadelphia, United States
1939 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia3–2*Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Merion Cricket Club (G) Haverford, United States
1946 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States5–0*Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Kooyong Stadium (G)Melbourne, Australia
1947 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States4–1Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia West Side Tennis Club (G)New York City, United States
1948 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States5–0Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia West Side Tennis Club (G)New York City, United States
1949 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States4–1Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia West Side Tennis Club (G)New York City, United States
1950 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia4–1*Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States West Side Tennis Club (G)New York City, United States
1951 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia3–2Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States White City Stadium (G)Sydney, Australia
1952 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia4–1Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Memorial Drive Tennis Centre (G) Adelaide, Australia
1953 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia3–2Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Kooyong Stadium (G)Melbourne, Australia
1954 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States3–2*Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia White City Stadium (G)Sydney, Australia
1955 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia5–0*Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States West Side Tennis Club (G)New York City, United States
1956 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia5–0Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Memorial Drive Tennis Centre (G)Adelaide, Australia
1957 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia3–2Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Kooyong Stadium (G)Melbourne, Australia
1958 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States3–2*Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Milton Courts (G) Brisbane, Australia
1959 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia3–2*Flag of the United States (1959-1960).svg  United States West Side Tennis Club (G)New York City, United States
1960 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia4–1Flag of Italy.svg  Italy White City Stadium (G)Sydney, Australia
1961 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia5–0Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Kooyong Stadium (G)Melbourne, Australia
1962 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia5–0Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg  Mexico Milton Courts (G)Brisbane, Australia
1963 Flag of the United States.svg  United States3–2*Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Memorial Drive Tennis Centre (G)Adelaide, Australia
1964 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia3–2*Flag of the United States.svg  United States Harold Clark Courts (C) Cleveland, United States
1965 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia4–1Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg  Spain White City Stadium (G)Sydney, Australia
1966 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia4–1Flag of India.svg  India Kooyong Stadium (G)Melbourne, Australia
1967 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia4–1Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg  Spain Milton Courts (G)Brisbane, Australia
1968 Flag of the United States.svg  United States4–1*Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Memorial Drive Tennis Centre (G)Adelaide, Australia
1969 Flag of the United States.svg  United States5–0Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg  Romania Harold Clark Courts (H)Cleveland, United States
1970 Flag of the United States.svg  United States5–0Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany Harold Clark Courts (H)Cleveland, United States
1971 Flag of the United States.svg  United States3–2Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg  Romania Olde Providence Racquet Club (C) Charlotte, United States
1972 Flag of the United States.svg  United States 3–2*Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg  Romania Club Sportiv Progresul (C) Bucharest, Romania
1973 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 5–0*Flag of the United States.svg  United States Public Auditorium (ICp)Cleveland, United States
1974 Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  South Africa w/o Flag of India.svg  India
1975 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 3–2Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia Kungliga tennishallen (ICp) Stockholm, Sweden
1976 Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 4–1*Flag of Chile.svg  Chile Estadio Nacional (C) Santiago, Chile
1977 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 3–1Flag of Italy.svg  Italy White City Stadium (G)Sydney, Australia
1978 Flag of the United States.svg  United States 4–1Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain Mission Hills CC (H) Rancho Mirage, United States
1979 Flag of the United States.svg  United States 5–0Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Civic Auditorium (ICp)San Francisco, United States
1980 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia 4–1Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Sportovní Hala (ICp) Prague, Czechoslovakia
1981 Flag of the United States.svg  United States 3–1Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina Riverfront Coliseum (ICp) Cincinnati, United States
1982 Flag of the United States.svg  United States 4–1*Flag of France.svg  France Palais des Sports (IC) Grenoble, France
1983 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 3–2Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Kooyong Stadium (G)Melbourne, Australia
1984 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 4–1Flag of the United States.svg  United States Scandinavium (IC) Gothenburg, Sweden
1985 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 3–2*Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany Olympiahalle (ICp) Munich, West Germany
1986 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 3–2Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Kooyong Stadium (G)Melbourne, Australia
1987 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 5–0Flag of India.svg  India Scandinavium (IC)Gothenburg, Sweden
1988 Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany 4–1*Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Scandinavium (IC)Gothenburg, Sweden
1989 Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany 3–2Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Schleyerhalle (ICp) Stuttgart, West Germany
1990 Flag of the United States.svg  United States 3–2Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Suncoast Dome (IC) St. Petersburg, United States
1991 Flag of France.svg  France 3–1Flag of the United States.svg  United States Palais des Sports de Gerland (ICp) Lyon, France
1992 Flag of the United States.svg  United States 3–1Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland Tarrant County Center (IH) Fort Worth, United States
1993 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 4–1Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Messe Düsseldorf Exhibition Hall (IC) Düsseldorf, Germany
1994 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 4–1*Flag of Russia.svg  Russia Olympic Stadium (ICp)Moscow, Russia
1995 Flag of the United States.svg  United States 3–2*Flag of Russia.svg  Russia Olympic Stadium (IC)Moscow, Russia
1996 Flag of France.svg  France 3–2*Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Malmö Isstadion (IH) Malmö, Sweden
1997 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 5–0Flag of the United States.svg  United States Scandinavium (ICp)Gothenburg, Sweden
1998 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 4–1*Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Forum (IC) Milan, Italy
1999 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 3–2*Flag of France.svg  France Acropolis Exhibition Hall (IC) Nice, France
2000 Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 3–1Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Palau Sant Jordi (IC) Barcelona, Spain
2001 Flag of France.svg  France 3–2*Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Rod Laver Arena (G)Melbourne, Australia
2002 Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 3–2*Flag of France.svg  France Palais Omnisports (IC)Paris, France
2003 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 3–1Flag of Spain.svg  Spain Rod Laver Arena (G)Melbourne, Australia
2004 Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 3–2Flag of the United States.svg  United States Estadio de La Cartuja (IC) Seville, Spain
2005 Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia 3–2*Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia Sibamac Arena (IH) Bratislava, Slovakia
2006 Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 3–2Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina Olympic Stadium (ICp)Moscow, Russia
2007 Flag of the United States.svg  United States 4–1Flag of Russia.svg  Russia Memorial Coliseum (IH) Portland, United States
2008 Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 3–1*Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina Polideportivo Islas Malvinas (IH) Mar del Plata, Argentina
2009 Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 5–0Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic Palau Sant Jordi (IC)Barcelona, Spain
2010 Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia 3–2Flag of France.svg  France Belgrade Arena (IH) Belgrade, Serbia
2011 Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 3–1Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina Estadio de La Cartuja (IC)Seville, Spain
2012 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 3–2Flag of Spain.svg  Spain O2 Arena (IH) Prague, Czech Republic
2013 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 3–2*Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia Kombank Arena (IH)Belgrade, Serbia
2014 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 3–1*Flag of France.svg  France Stade Pierre-Mauroy (IC) Lille, France
2015 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 3–1*Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Flanders Expo (IC) Ghent, Belgium
2016 Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 3–2*Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia Arena Zagreb (IH) Zagreb, Croatia
2017 Flag of France.svg  France 3–2Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Stade Pierre-Mauroy (IH)Lille, France
2018 Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia 3–1*Flag of France.svg  France Stade Pierre-Mauroy (IC)Lille, France
2019 Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 2–0Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Caja Mágica (IH) Madrid, Spain
2021 [lower-alpha 1] Rtf tennis flag vector.svg RTF [lower-alpha 2] 2–0Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia Madrid Arena (IH) Madrid, Spain
2022 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 2–0Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Martin Carpena Arena (IH) Málaga, Spain
2023 Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 2–0Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Martin Carpena Arena (IH) Málaga, Spain

Victories by team

All-time

CountryTitlesFirstLast
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 3219002007
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Flag of Australasian team for Olympic games.svg  Australasia
2819072003
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 1019032015
Flag of France.svg  France 1019272017
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 719751998
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 620002019
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
319802013
Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
319881993
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
Rtf tennis flag vector.svg RTF
320022021
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 219762023
Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia 220052018
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 11974
Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia 12010
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 12014
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 12016
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 12022

Since 1972

CountryTitlesFirstLast
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 919722007
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 719751998
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 619732003
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 620002019
Flag of France.svg  France 419912017
Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
319881993
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
319802013
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
Rtf tennis flag vector.svg RTF
320022021
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 219762023
Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia 220052018
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 11974
Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia 12010
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 12014
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 12015
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 12016
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 12022

    Victories by continent

    ContinentWins
    Europe48
    North America33
    Oceania28
    South America1
    Africa1

    See also

    Notes

    1. The 2020 edition was originally scheduled to take place from 23 until 29 November 2020. However, on 26 June 2020, ITF announced that 2020 Finals would take place from 22 until 28 November 2021 due to coronavirus pandemic and be named 2021 Davis Cup Finals.
    2. The team from Russia was not permitted to use the Russian name, flag, or anthem in 2021; it won the Finals as the team of the Russian Tennis Federation (RTF), and used the flag of the RTF.

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