Davis Cup
Annual international team competition in men's tennis
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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 Kosmos Holding and is contested annually between teams from competing countries in a knock-out format. It is described by the organisers as the "World Cup of Tennis", and the winners are referred to as the World Champion team. The competition began in 1900 as a challenge between Great Britain and the United States. By 2016, 135 nations entered teams into the competition. The most successful countries over the history of the tournament are the United States and Australia. The present champions are Spain, who beat Canada to win their sixth title in 2019.
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GB should be excited for future despite missing out on Davis Cup final - SmithCaptain Leon Smith says Great Britain can be excited about their chances of future success in the Davis Cup despite a heartbreaking semi-final defeat by a Rafael Nadal-inspired Spain.BBC News - Published | |
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Davis Cup: Andy Murray not named in Great Britain team for semi-finalAndy Murray will not play in Great Britain's Davis Cup semi-final against Spain with captain Leon Smith sticking with the team which beat Germany.BBC News - Published | |
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GB without Andy Murray again for Davis Cup quartersAndy Murray will not play in Great Britain's Davis Cup quarter-final against Germany with captain Leon Smith sticking with the team who beat Kazakhstan.BBC News - Published | |
Davis Cup finals 2019: Novak Djokovic helps take Serbia into last eightNovak Djokovic ensures Serbia move into the Davis Cup quarter-finals with a straight-set victory over France's Benoit Paire.BBC News - Published | |
Davis Cup finals 2019: Great Britain lead Kazakhstan 1-0Kyle Edmund gives Great Britain a 1-0 lead in their Davis Cup tie against Kazakhstan by beating Mikhail Kukushkin in straight sets.BBC News - Published | |
Edmund gives GB Davis Cup lead against KazakhstanKyle Edmund gives Great Britain a 1-0 lead in their Davis Cup tie against Kazakhstan by beating Mikhail Kukushkin in straight sets.BBC News - Published | Nadal helps Spain into Davis Cup quarters by holders Croatia are outRafael Nadal's Spain ease into the quarter-finals at the Davis Cup finals, beating a weakened Croatia to send the defending champions out of the event.BBC News - Published |
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Davis Cup finals 2019: Holders Croatia beaten by RussiaCroatia begin the defence of their Davis Cup title with defeat by Russia as the new-look group tournament gets under way in Madrid.BBC News - Published | Innovation or sacrilege? What you need to know about the new Davis CupIt's been branded the 'World Cup of Tennis' but the Davis Cup revamp has been met with criticism. Here's what you need to know about the inaugural finals in Madrid.BBC News - Published |
Andy Murray in Great Britain team for Davis Cup finals in Madrid, Kyle Edmund outAndy Murray will represent Great Britain for the first time since 2016 after being named in the squad for next month's inaugural Davis Cup finals.BBC News - Published | Fate of India-Pak Davis Cup tie to be decided after MondayThe All India Tennis Association will discuss its concerns over next month's Davis Cup tie between India and Pakistan with security advisers from the International Tennis Federation (ITF) on Monday,..Reuters - Published |
Indian players want safety guarantees for Pakistan trip: BhupathiIndian tennis players want safety guarantees before they travel to Islamabad for their Davis Cup tie against Pakistan, captain Mahesh Bhupathi said on Wednesday.Reuters - Published | ITF 'satisfied' with Islamabad security plan as India advises more checksTennis chiefs are satisfied with the current safety plan in place for next month's Davis Cup tie between Pakistan and India in Islamabad even after the latter asked for another round of security..Reuters - Published |
