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India competed in its first Davis Cup in [[1921 International Lawn Tennis Challenge|1921]] but has yet to win the Cup. |
India competed in its first Davis Cup in [[1921 International Lawn Tennis Challenge|1921]] but has yet to win the Cup. |
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India finished as runners-up 3 times (1966, 1974, 1987). In 1974, the final was scratched and [[South Africa Davis Cup team|South Africa]] were awarded the Davis Cup after India refused to participate in the final due to the South African government's [[apartheid]] policies. India were strong favorites to win with |
India finished as runners-up 3 times (1966, 1974, 1987). In 1974, the final was scratched and [[South Africa Davis Cup team|South Africa]] were awarded the Davis Cup after India refused to participate in the final due to the South African government's [[apartheid]] policies. India were strong favorites to win with [[Vijay Amritaj]] and [[Anand Amritaj]] at there best .<ref>{{cite web | url=http://articles.latimes.com/2013/oct/04/sports/la-sp-dwyre-20131005 | title=India turns to a Californian to regain Davis Cup prestige | publisher=[[Los Angeles Times]] | work=Bill Dwyre | date=04 October 2013| | accessdate=12 February 2015}}</ref> They competed in the World Group stage and lost to [[Serbia Davis Cup team|Serbia]] at the first round for the 2011 Davis Cup. |
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==Current team (2014)== |
==Current team (2014)== |
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Revision as of 23:20, 11 February 2015
| India | |
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| Captain | Anand Amritraj |
| Coach | Zeeshan Ali |
| ITF ranking | 23  3 (as of April 7, 2014) |
| Colors | sky blue & white |
| First year | 1921 |
| Years played | 78 |
| Ties played (W–L) | 187 (112–75) |
| Years in World Group | 13 (7–13) |
| Runners-up | 3 (1966, 1974 & 1987) |
| Most total wins | Leander Paes (88) |
| Most singles wins | Ramanathan Krishnan (50) |
| Most doubles wins | Leander Paes (40) |
| Best doubles team | Mahesh Bhupathi/Leander Paes (25–2) |
| Most ties played | Leander Paes (50) |
| Most years played | Leander Paes (23) |
The India Davis Cup team represents India in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the All India Tennis Association.
History
India competed in its first Davis Cup in 1921 but has yet to win the Cup.
India finished as runners-up 3 times (1966, 1974, 1987). In 1974, the final was scratched and South Africa were awarded the Davis Cup after India refused to participate in the final due to the South African government's apartheid policies. India were strong favorites to win with Vijay Amritaj and Anand Amritaj at there best .[1] They competed in the World Group stage and lost to Serbia at the first round for the 2011 Davis Cup.
Current team (2014)
- Somdev Devvarman
- Yuki Bhambri
- Leander Paes (doubles player)
- Rohan Bopanna (doubles player)
Results
2010s
| Year | Competition | Date | Location | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | World Group, 1st Round | 5–7 March | Moscow, Russia |  Russia
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2–3 | Lost |
| World Group, Play-offs | 17–19 September | Chennai, India |  Brazil
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3–2 | Won | |
| 2011 | World Group, 1st Round | 4–6 March | Novi Sad, Serbia |  Serbia
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1–4 | Lost |
| World Group, Play-offs | 16–18 September | Tokyo, Japan |  Japan
|
1–4 | Lost | |
| 2012 | Asia/Oceania Group I, 2nd Round | 6–8 April | Namangan, Uzbekistan |  Uzbekistan
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2–3 | Lost |
| Asia/Oceania Group, 1st Rd Play-offs | 14-16 September | Chandigarh, India |  New Zealand
|
5–0 | Won | |
| 2013 | Asia/Oceania Group I, 1st Round | 1-3 February | New Delhi, India |  South Korea
|
1–4 | Lost |
| Asia/Oceania Group, 1st Rd Play-offs | 5-7 April | Bangalore, India |  Indonesia
|
5–0 | Won | |
| 2014 | Asia/Oceania Group I, 1st Round | 31 January-2 February | Indore, India |  Chinese Taipei
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5-0 | Won |
| Asia/Oceania Group, 2nd Round | 5-7 April | Busan, South Korea | South Korea
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3–1 | Won | |
| 2014 Davis Cup World Group Play-offs | 12-14 September | Bangalore, India | Serbia
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2-3 | Lost |
External links
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- ^ "India turns to a Californian to regain Davis Cup prestige". Bill Dwyre. Los Angeles Times. 04 October 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
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