Davis Cup

October 15, 1972: The day Stan Smith led USA to victory over a “cheating” Romanian side in the Davis Cup

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic moments in tennis history. On this day in 1972, Stan Smith beat Ion Tiriac to lead the United States to victory over Romania in one of the most contentious Davis Cup finals ever played

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Alexandre Sokolowski

October 14, 2001: The day Andy Roddick kept USA in the Davis Cup World Group

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to some of the biggest moments in tennis history. On October 14, 2001, American Andy Roddick beat Leander Paes of India in a crucial Davis Cup tie

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Alexandre Sokolowski
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October 10, 1971: The day Stan Smith and the United States won the last ever Davis Cup to use the “Challenge Round”

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the one of the biggest moments in tennis history. On this day in 1971, Stan Smith beat Ion Tiriac in straight sets to win the last Davis Cup "Challenge Round" in tennis history for the American team

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Alexandre Sokolowski
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October 7, 1999: The day John McEnroe started his Davis Cup captaincy by offending Zimbabwe, his team’s first opponents

The day U.S. Davis Cup captain John McEnroe caused controversy with his 'cow dung' court comment before his team's tie against Zimbabwe

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Alexandre Sokolowski
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Ferrer says Nadal is preparing to play singles at Davis Cup Final 8

Spain take on the Netherlands in the quarter-finals in Malaga

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Ayush Vashistha
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October 3, 1982: The day John McEnroe sealed a place in the Davis Cup final, after an endless journey and plane scare

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
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3 months ago

“Don’t want to think that it is a potential last dance for him in Malaga” – Alcaraz on Nadal’s participation in Davis Cup Finals

Nadal has been included in the preliminary line-up in the Spanish team for...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Rafael Nadal
3 months ago

Rafael Nadal named for Spain as Davis Cup Final 8 teams announced

Jannik Sinner returns for Italy, but Alexander Zverev is missing from Germany's team
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Bren Gray
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September 21, 2003: The day world No 1 Ferrero was stunned by Calleri in Davis Cup

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Coupe Davis, trophée, 2012
3 months ago

Australia and US to clash in quarter-finals as draw confirmed for Davis Cup Final 8

Defending champions Italy will take on Argentina in their opening match
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Bren Gray
Rafael Nadal, Bastad, 2024
3 months ago

“There’s a possibility that Nadal could be with us in Malaga” – Spain Davis Cup captain Ferrer

Rafael Nadal has helped Spain win five Davis Cup championships
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Ayush Vashistha
Coupe Davis, trophée, 2012
3 months ago

Davis Cup Final 8 confirmed as Netherlands sneak in ahead of Brazil and Belgium

Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Australia, United States, Germany, Canada, Argentina have all qualified for...
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Bren Gray
Pablo Carreno Busta, Davis Cup, 2024
3 months ago

Spain complete 2-1 win over Australia to top Davis Cup group

Both teams had already qualified with two wins from two, but were playing...
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Tennis Majors
Felix Auger-Aliassime, Davis Cup, 2024
3 months ago

Canada end Great Britain’s Davis Cup hopes before gripping Auger-Aliassime and Draper contest

Canada moved into an unassailable 2-0 lead, having already secured safe passage to...
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Jamie Malachy
Novak Djokovic, Davis Cup, 2023
3 months ago

Djokovic wins doubles to secure Serbia’s place in World Group I

In the Davis Cup play-offs, Novak Djokovic's Serbia won 3-0 against Greece, who...
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Mathieu Canac
Carlos Alcaraz, Davis Cup, 2024
3 months ago

“One of my best games of the year” – Alcaraz rediscovers best form against Humbert

After a disappointing North American swing, the world No 3 was satisfied with...
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Mathieu Canac
Djokovic, Davis Cup, 2023
3 months ago

“That’s not my goal at all” – Djokovic won’t chase ATP Finals

The 24-time Grand Slam champion has his sights set on a select few...
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Sasa Ozmo
An exhausted Jack Draper during the 2024 US Open semi-final
3 months ago

“It’s a mental calendar” – Draper raises concerns about overpacked schedule

The British No 1 is competing at the Davis Cup in Manchester this...
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Jamie Malachy
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3 months ago

Djokovic crushes Xilas to hand Serbia 2-0 lead over Greece in Davis Cup

The Serbian returned to action for the first time since the US Open,...
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Tennis Majors
Carlos Alcaraz, Davis Cup, 2024
3 months ago

Outstanding Alcaraz beats Humbert to lead Spain to Davis Cup victory over France

The world No 3 was too good for Ugo Humbert, sealing a 6-3,...
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Jamie Malachy