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

Rafael Nadal was beaten in what might prove to be the final match of his career as the start of his Davis Cup retirement party fell flat.

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Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, will bring an end to his illustrious career aged 38 after representing Spain at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga this week.

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Nadal has played a significant part in five Davis Cup victories for his nation and another would be the perfect way to bookend his career.

From BBC

At this week's Davis Cup Finals, which start on Tuesday, one of the tennis greats will say goodbye.

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Rafael Nadal says he feels emotionally prepared for ending his career at next month's Davis Cup Finals but the Spaniard will only contest the singles if he is "ready to win".

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