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Davis Cup: see tennis tennis, game played indoors or outdoors by two players (singles) or four players (doubles) on a level court.
Rules and EquipmentLawn tennis was originally played on grass courts, but most major events are now played on courts of hard, composite ..... Click the link for more information. . Davis CupTrophy awarded to the winning team of an international tennis tournament for men. It was donated in 1900 by Dwight F. Davis, himself a player in the first two matches (called ties), for a competition between teams from the U.S. and Britain. Since then, the tournament has developed into a truly international event. More than 100 nations have participated, but winners have been largely confined to the U.S, Australia, France, Britain, and Sweden. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The competition no longer includes Davis Cup in the title, but Ryan Thacher is well aware of the history associated with the USTA 18-under Boys' National Team Championships. Among the players who will be competing are Justin Gimelstob from Morristown, NJ, Eric Taino from Jersey City, NJ, and Brian Vahaly from Camden, N J, all ranked in the Top 100 in the world, as well as top players from the Dominican Republic, Jamaican and Bahamian Davis Cup teams. Founded in 1923 by Dwight Davis, the namesake for the Davis Cup, the NPPTC gave individuals in the host cities, and others from throughout the U. |
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