The men’s World Cup of tennis is back in Manchester’s AO Arena from 10-15 September as the Lexus Great Britain Davis Cup team begin their campaign for an 11th title.
From the team news to match schedules, the draws and how to watch at home – here’s everything you need to know about the Davis Cup.
Where is the Davis Cup Finals taking place?
The Davis Cup Finals Group Stages will take place across four cities in four nations: Manchester (Great Britain), Bologna (Italy), Valencia (Spain) and Zhuhai (China).
For the second consecutive year, the Davis Cup will return for Manchester’s AO Arena for a week of world class tennis from Tuesday 10 September to Sunday 15 September.
Last year’s final match between Great Britain and France saw a British record crowd of 13,000 spectators.
How to watch the Davis Cup Finals
You can watch every tie from the Davis Cup on the Tennis Channel.
All of Great Britain’s ties will also be broadcast live on the Tennis Channel FAST channels, as well as BBC red button, BBC Sport website and BBC iPlayer.
Which teams are competing in the Davis Cup Finals?
The Lexus Great Britain Davis Cup team will face a tough challenge if they are to progress to the Final 8 in Malaga this year.
Their group includes 2022 champions Canada, last year’s semi-finalists Finland, and an Argentina team full of strength and depth.
Meet GB’s Davis Cup opponents
How to buy tickets for the Davis Cup
Tickets are still available for the Davis Cup Finals Group Stage in Manchester.
Prices start from just £5 for under 18s and £10 for adults. There are ony limited tickets available so buy now to secure the best seats.
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Who is in the Lexus Great Britain Davis Cup team?
Your Lexus Great Britain Davis Cup team includes:
Read more about the GB team
What is the schedule for the Davis Cup Finals Group Stage?
Check out the full match schedule for the Davis Cup Finals Group Stage in Manchester:
- Tuesday 10 September: Canada vs Argentina
- Wednesday 11 September: Great Britain vs Finland
- Thursday 12 September: Canada vs Finland
- Friday 13 September: Great Britain vs Argentina
- Saturday 14 September: Finland vs Argentina
- Sunday 15 September: Great Britian vs Canada
What is the full draw for the Davis Cup Finals Group Stages?
Here’s the complete group draw for the Davis Cup Finals Group Stages:
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Group A |
Group B |
Group C |
Group D |
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Italy |
Australia |
Germany |
Canada |
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Netherlands |
Czech Republic |
USA |
Finland |
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Belgium |
France |
Slovakia |
Great Britain |
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Brazil |
Spain |
Chile |
Argentina |
What is the format of the Davis Cup Finals?
The teams will compete across the week in a round-robin group, with the top two nations in each group progressing to the Final 8 in Malaga from 19-24 November.
Each tie will be best of three matches – including two singles and one doubles. Matches are played as best of three tie-break sets.
Who are the reigning Davis Cup champions?
Italy were crowned Davis Cup champions for the second time in their history – led by world No.1 Jannik Sinner, Lorenzo Musetti, Matteo Arnaldi, Lorenzo Sonego and Simone Bolelli.
The Italians defeated Australia 2-0 in the final and in 2024 will be aiming to become the first nation to retain the title since Czech Republic (2012-2013).
Where did Great Britain finish at the 2023 Davis Cup?
The Lexus Great Britain Davis Cup team won their group in Manchester with three wins from three against Switzerland, Australia and France – including a third set tie-break victory in the deciding rubber against the French on the final day.
The Brits faced a strong Serbian team in the quarter-finals in Malaga, where 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic led his team to a 2-0 win.
Buy Davis Cup tickets
Tickets for the Davis Cup start from £5 for under 18s and £10 for adults and are available now.
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