Great Britain Davis Cup history, titles & records
The Davis Cup is the biggest men’s international team competition in tennis – also known as the World Cup of tennis.
Great Britain has been one of the most prominent nations in the history of the tournament and one of the most successful as well.
Here’s everything you need to know about the history of the Great Britain Davis Cup team, including past results, titles, records and captains.
When did Great Britain start playing in the Davis Cup?
Great Britain was one of the two founding nations to compete in the first Davis Cup in 1900 against USA.
The Brits lost the first Davis Cup match against the USA 3-0 at Longwood Cricket Club in Boston, but won their first title three years later.
Great Britain has competed in every edition of the Davis Cup since its inception.
How many times has Great Britain won the Davis Cup?
Great Britain is the third most successful nation in Davis Cup history with 10 titles. GB has also finished as the runners-up on eight other occasions.
Below is a rundown of the Great Britain Davis Cup titles:
|
Year |
Final result |
|
1903 |
4-1 vs USA |
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1904 |
5-0 vs Belgium |
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1905 |
5-0 vs USA |
|
1906 |
5-0 vs USA |
|
1912 |
3-2 vs Australasia |
|
1933 |
3-2 vs France |
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1934 |
4-1 vs USA |
|
1935 |
5-0 vs USA |
|
1936 |
3-2 vs Australia |
|
2015 |
3-1 vs Belgium |
When was the last time Great Britain won the Davis Cup?
The Great Britain team last won the Davis Cup in 2015 – the Brits' first title for 79 years.
That year, GB was led by brothers Andy Murray and Jamie Murray, with other strong performances from James Ward, Dan Evans, Kyle Edmund and Dom Inglot.
Great Britain beat USA, France and Australia to reach the final, where they went on to beat Belgium 3-1 away in Ghent.
Great Britain 2015 Davis Cup run
|
Round |
Result |
|
First round |
3-2 vs USA |
|
Quarter-final |
3-1 vs France |
|
Semi-final |
3-2 vs Australia |
|
Final |
3-1 vs Belgium |
How did the Great Britain Davis Cup team do in 2025?
In 2025, Great Britain lost in the first round of Davis Cup Finals qualifying against Japan 3-2.
The Brits led 2-1 after the doubles rubber but lost the final two singles rubbers to move into the Davis Cup Play-Offs for 2026.
Great Britain went on to beat Poland 3-1 in the Davis Cup Play-Offs, which included a debut victory for Arthur Fery and two singles victories for Cam Norrie.
The Brits will return to Davis Cup Finals Qualifiers for 2026.
Great Britain Davis Cup record holders
Here is a list of Great Britain Davis Cup record holders:
|
Record |
Player |
|
Most wins (singles and doubles combined) |
Fred Perry (45-7) |
|
Most singles wins |
Bunny Austin (36-12) |
|
Most doubles wins |
Bobby Wilson (25-8) |
|
Most ties played |
Bobby Wilson (34) |
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Most years played |
Andy Murray, Dan Evans & Greg Rusedski (13) |
|
Best doubles team |
Bobby Wilson & Mike Sangster, Fred Perry & Patrick Hughes (11-3) |
Who are the previous Great Britain Davis Cup captains?
Here is a complete rundown of all the previous Great Britain Davis Cup captains:
|
Dates |
Captain |
|
1900 |
Arthur Gore |
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1902-1908 |
William Collins |
|
1908-1909 |
Josiah Ritchie |
|
1909-1911 |
James Parke |
|
1911-1913 |
Charles Dixon |
|
1911-1913 |
Roger McNair |
|
1913-1914 |
Alfred Hickson |
|
1919-1922 |
Roger McNair |
|
1922-1923 |
Arthur Batel |
|
1923-1924 |
Frank Riseley |
|
1924-1925 |
Anthony Sabelli |
|
1925-1927 |
Albert Prebble |
|
1927-1928 |
Herbert Barrett |
|
1928-1930 |
Anthony Sabelli |
|
1930-1938 |
Herbert Barrett |
|
1938-1948 |
Francis Stowe |
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1948-1953 |
Colin Gregory |
|
1953-1956 |
Herman David |
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1956-1959 |
Geoff Parish |
|
1959-1962 |
John Barrett |
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1962-1967 |
Headley Baxter |
|
1967-1968 |
Peter Hare |
|
1968-1971 |
Headley Baxter |
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1971-1972 |
Ken Jarvis |
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1973-1976 |
Tony Pickard |
|
1976-1986 |
Paul Hutchins |
|
1987-1991 |
Warren Jacques |
|
1991-1994 |
Tony Pickard |
|
1994-1995 |
Bill Knight |
|
1995-2000 |
David Lloyd |
|
2000-2004 |
Roger Taylor |
|
2004-2006 |
Jeremy Bates |
|
2006-2010 |
John Lloyd |
|
2010-Present |
Leon Smith |