Davis Cup

/ ˈdeɪvɪs /

noun

1. an annual international lawn tennis championship for men's teams

2. the trophy awarded for this

Word History and Origins

Origin of Davis Cup¹

C20: after Dwight F. Davis (1879–1945), American civic leader who donated the cup

Example Sentences

He was the captain of the US Davis Cup team at the time, and always felt that the arrest cost him his job.

From BBC

"He's much more aware what his strengths are - that is the biggest change this year," said Leon Smith, Britain's Davis Cup captain.

From BBC

Although he was four years older than Smith, the two developed a close friendship when they traveled the globe as Davis Cup teammates and rising professionals.

From Los Angeles Times

The season ends with the ATP and WTA Tour finals, followed by Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Finals - where players represent their nations in team events now nicknamed the 'World Cup of Tennis'.

From BBC

Six months after the final match of his career at the Davis Cup Finals in Spain, he returned for a special farewell.

From BBC