In the recent era in the world of game in India tennis with its entire glamour has stood apart as one of the popular games in India. With the systematic development of varied tennis tournaments, tennis in India has become a name laced with its sheer brilliance and promise.

In the world of tennis Davis Cup is the leading international men`s tennis team event. It is the largest annual team competition in tennis. The official name of this tournament is The International Lawn Tennis Challenge Trophy. Davis Cup has therefore an interesting history and the historical records affirm that American Dwight F. Davis donated the trophy in 1900 and marked the beginning of a new era in the world of Tennis. The main organizer of the Davis Cup was then the International Tennis Federation and is still the organizer.

Various competitor countries across the world take part in this game. It is played in knockout basis. In the year of 1900 the event began as a challenge between the United States and Great Britain; however after about hundred years in 2005 there are134 participant countries in Davis Cup. As far as the records of Davis Cup till now U.S won 31 events and become the most successful country of the world. The owner of 2nd position is Australia, won 28 titles. Davis cup had only been own by Britain and Australia till the year 1973. In 1974 this command was broken by South Africa and India by reaching the final.