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The most prestigious national team competition in world tennis is about to enter its most critical phase. From November 19 to 24, the 2024 Davis Cup Final Eight will take place at the Palacio de Deportes José Maria Martín in Malaga. Italy faces the tough task of defending the title it won in 2023 after a remarkable final against Australia.
Argentina will be Italy’s opponent in the quarterfinals, with a potential semifinal showdown against either the United States or Australia. A possible final could see Italy facing one of the following teams: Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, or Canada. These teams are ready to field their best athletes based on the ATP rankings, with Spain, the host nation led by Carlos Alcaraz, standing out as one of the favorites.
But who has won the Davis Cup the most times? The United States holds the record with 32 victories, closely followed by Australia with 28. France and the United Kingdom are tied for third place with 10 wins each. Interestingly, the top two on the all-time winners list have not claimed the trophy in over 20 years.
Italy has won this competition only twice, as has Croatia. Serbia, led by Djokovic, claimed a unique victory in 2010. An Italian player, Nicola Pietrangeli, holds the record for most Davis Cup matches played, with 120 singles and 44 doubles matches. Australian Roy Emerson is the player who has won the Davis Cup the most times, with an impressive eight titles. Kenny Banzer is the youngest player to have ever debuted in the tournament (14 years and 5 days), while Vittorio Pellandra is the oldest (66 years and 124 days). The longest match ever played was between Mayer and Souza, lasting 6 hours and 42 minutes.
