Davis Cup

Since then, several other countries have gone on to capture the trophy. See official site of the IOC. However India refused to play in the final that year in protest against the South African government's apartheid policies, thus handing South Africa a walk-over victory. The IOC contributes Olympic marketing revenue to the programmes of various recognised international sports organisations, including the International Paralympic Committee, the Paralympic Organising Committee, and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Their domination was broken in 1974, when South Africa and India qualified for the final. The contribution to the 28 summer sports IFs from Athens 2004 broadcast revenue has not yet been determined, but the contribution is expected to mark a significant increase over the US$190 million that the IOC provided to the summer IFs following Sydney 2000. Up to 1973, the Davis Cup had only ever been won by the U.S.A., Great Britain, France and Australia/Australasia. The seven winter sports IFs shared US$85.8 million in Salt Lake 2002 broadcast revenue.

has won the event the most times (31), followed by Australia (23 [28 including Australasia]), France and Great Britain (9 each)[Includes British Isles 5], Sweden (7), and Australasia (5). The continually increasing value of Olympic broadcast partnership has enabled the IOC to deliver substantially increased financial support to the IFs with each successive Games. Since inception, the U.S.A. The IOC provides financial support from Olympic broadcast revenue to the 28 IFs of Olympic summer sports and the seven IFs of Olympic winter sports after the completion of the Olympic Games and the Olympic Winter Games, respectively. From 1950 to 1967, Australia dominated the competition, winning the Cup 15 times in 18 years. The IOC is now the largest single revenue source for the majority of IFs, with its contributions of Olympic broadcast revenue that assist the IFs in the development of their respective sports worldwide. (Dwight Davis became a prominent politician in the United States in the 1920s, serving as Secretary of War from 1925-29 and as Governor General of the Philippines from 1929-32.). The IOC provided approximately US$318.5 million to NOCs for the 2001 - 2004 quadrennium.

It was renamed the Davis Cup following the death of Dwight Davis in 1945. The continued success of the TOP programme and Olympic broadcast agreements has enabled the IOC to provide increased support for the NOCs with each Olympic quadrennium. The tournament was initially known as the International Lawn Tennis Challenge. The IOC also contributes Olympic broadcast revenue to Olympic Solidarity, an IOC organisation that provides financial support to NOCs with the greatest need. By 1905 the tournament expanded to include Belgium, Austria, France, and Australasia, a combined team from Australia and New Zealand that competed together until 1913. The IOC distributes TOP programme revenue to each of the NOCs throughout the world. The following year the two countries did not compete but the US won the next match in 1902. The NOCs receive financial support for the training and development of Olympic teams, Olympic athletes and Olympic hopefuls.

The American team, of which Dwight Davis was a part, surprised the British by winning the first three matches. The IOC provides TOP programme contributions and Olympic broadcast revenue to the OCOGs to support the staging of the Olympic Games and Olympic Winter Games:. The first match, between the United States and Great Britain was held in Boston, Massachusetts in 1900. The IOC retains approximately 8% of Olympic marketing revenue for the operational and administrative costs of governing the Olympic Movement. Davis, designed a tournament format and spent the money from his own pocket to purchase an appropriate sterling silver trophy. The IOC distributes approximately 92% of Olympic marketing revenue to organisations throughout the Olympic Movement to support the staging of the Olympic Games and to promote the worldwide development of sport. Once the idea received the go ahead from the respective lawn tennis associations, one of the four Harvard players, Dwight F. The following chart provides details of the revenue generated from each major programme managed by the IOC and the OCOGs during this period.

The tournament was conceived in 1899 by four members of the Harvard University tennis team who came up with the idea of challenging the British to a tennis showdown. The Olympic Movement generated a total of more than US$4 billion in revenue during the most recent Olympic quadrennium (2001 – 2004). . The Organising Committees for the Olympic Games (OCOGs) manage domestic sponsorship, ticketing and licensing programmes within the host country under the direction of the IOC. The women's equivalent of the Davis Cup is the Fed Cup (known as the Federation Cup before 1995). The International Olympic Committee (IOC) manages broadcast partnerships and the TOP worldwide sponsorship programme. If a team has clinched the rubber before all 5 matches are played, any remaining reverse singles matches are shortened to best-of-3 sets. The Olympic Movement generates revenue through five major programmes.

All rubbers are normally best-of-5 sets. Members from countries which have cities bidding to host the games are excluded from the voting process, up until the point where their city drops out of the contest. There is no restriction on which of the playing team members plays the doubles match: the two singles players, two other players (usually doubles specialists) or a combination. The IOC members, representing most of the member countries, vote to decide where the Games will take place. In the past, teams could only substitute final day singles players when the result of the tie had already been determined, but nowadays the rules allow teams to select any playing team member to play the last two singles matches provided that first day matchups are not repeated. Countries which wish to host the Summer Olympic Games or the Winter Olympic Games must bid for the organisation with the IOC, which has the ultimate authority of deciding where the Games will take place. On the Thursday before play starts schedule of play is randomly drawn to decide the pairings of the nominated singles players in the first two rubbers. See Olympic Charter, in force as from 1 September 2004.

The captain of each nation is able to nominate a squad of four players for each tie and he decides which of these players will compete in the first three rubbers. Expulsion: an IOC member may be expelled by decision of the Session if such member has betrayed his oath or if the Session considers that such member has neglected or knowingly jeopardised the interests of the IOC or acted in a way which is unworthy of the IOC. If the tie has already been decided in favour of one of the teams, it is common for younger lower-ranked team members to play the remaining 'dead-rubbers' in order for them to gain Davis Cup experience. 8. On the third day, the final two matches are typically reverse singles in which the first-day contestants traditionally play again, but swap opponents from the first day's singles matches. Presidents and persons holding an executive or senior leadership position within NOCs, world or continental associations of NOCs, IFs or associations of IFs or other organisations recognised by the IOC cease to be a member upon ceasing to exercise the function he was exercising at the time of his election. A doubles match is played on the second day. 7.

On the Friday, the first two matches are singles, generally between the two best available players of each country. Members elected as active athletes cease to be a member upon ceasing to be a member of the IOC Athletes’ Commission. Each World Group 'tie' between two competing nations consists of 5 matches (known as 'rubbers') carried out over the course of three days, usually Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 6. Countries aspire to compete in the elite World Group of 16 nations which comprises four rounds of competition spread over four weekends during the year. Transfer of domicile or of main centre of interests to a country other than the country that was his at the time of his election. In 2005 134 nations entered teams into the competition. 5.

The largest annual team competition in sport, the Davis Cup is run by the International Tennis Federation and is contested between teams of players from competing countries in a knock-out format. Failure to attend Sessions or take active part in IOC work for two consecutive years. The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis. 4. Chile. Age limit: any IOC member ceases to be a member at the end of the calendar year during which he reaches the age of 70. United States or Romania vs. 3.

Russia. Non re-election: any IOC member ceases to be a member without further formality if he is not re-elected. France vs. 2. Switzerland or Australia. Resignation: any IOC member may cease his membership at any time by delivering his written resignation to the President. Belarus vs. 1.

Argentina. The membership of IOC members ceases in the following circumstances:. Croatia vs. Presidents or persons holding an executive or senior leadership position within NOCs, or world or continental associations of NOCs, the total number of whom may not exceed 15; there may be no more than one such member national of any given country within the IOC. Slovakia 3-0 in Rancagua, Chile. 4. Chile def. Presidents or persons holding an executive or senior leadership position within IFs, associations of IFs or other organisations recognised by the IOC, the total number of whom may not exceed 15;.

United States leads Romania 2-1 in La Jolla, California, United States. 3. Netherlands 3-0 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Active athletes, the total number of whom may not exceed 15, elected for eight years by their pairs during the Olympic Games;. Russia def. 2. Germany 3-0 in Halle, Germany. A majority of members whose memberships are not linked to any specific function or office; their total number may not exceed 70; there may be no more than one such member national of any given country;.

France def. 1. Australia are level with Switzerland 2-2 in Geneva, Switzerland. Each member of the IOC is elected for a term of eight years and may be re-elected for one or several further terms. Spain 3-0 in Minsk, Belarus. The total number of IOC members may not exceed 115. Belarus def. IOC members are natural persons.

Sweden 3-0 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Members seats have been allocated specifically to athletes, International Federations leaders and National Olympic Committees leaders. Argentina def. These last 10 years, the composition has evolved, in order to get a better representation of the sports world. Austria 3-0 in Graz, Austria. For a long time, members of the royalty were popular targets of co-option, and there are still some around, like Prince Albert de Monaco, and then former athletes. Croatia def. When named, they became not representatives of their respective countries to the IOC, but rather to opposite, IOC members in their respective countries.

1900 - United States wins 3-0 over Great Britain. Countries that had hosted the Games were allowed two members, others one or none. 1901 - no tournament. For most of its existence, the IOC was controlled by members who were co-opted, which means they were selected by other members. 1902 - United States wins 3-2 over Great Britain. The IOC Executive Board assumes the general overall responsibility for the administration of the IOC and the management of its affairs. 1903 - Great Britain wins 4-1 over the United States. All members of the IOC Executive Board are elected by the Session, in a secret ballot, by a majority of the votes cast.

1904 - Great Britain wins 5-0 over Belgium. The IOC Executive Board consists of the President, four Vice-Presidents and ten other members. 1905 - Great Britain wins 5-0 over the United States. To elect the host city of the Olympic Games. 1906 - Great Britain wins 5-0 over the United States. 4. 1907 - Australasia wins 3-2 over Great Britain. To elect the President, the Vice-Presidents and all other members of the IOC Executive Board.

1908 - Australasia wins 3-2 over the United States. 3. 1909 - Australasia wins 5-0 over the United States. To elect the members of the IOC, the Honorary President, honorary members and honour members. 1910 - no tournament. 2. 1911 - Australasia wins 5-0 over the United States. To adopt or amend the Olympic Charter.

1912 - Great Britain wins 3-2 over Australasia. 1. 1913 - United States wins 3-2 over Great Britain. Among others, the powers of the Session are:. 1914 - Australia wins 3-2 over the United States. Extraordinary Sessions may be convened by the President or upon the written request of at least one third of the members. 1915 to 1918 - no tournament due to World War I. An ordinary Session is held once a year.

1919 - Australia wins 4-1 over Great Britain. Each IOC Member has one vote. 1920 - United States wins 5-0 over Australia. Its decisions are final. 1921 - United States wins 5-0 over Japan. It is the IOC’s supreme organ. 1922 - United States wins 4-1 over Australia. The Session is the general meeting of the members of the IOC.

1923 - United States wins 4-1 over Australia. the President. 1924 - United States wins 5-0 over Australia. 3. 1925 - United States wins 5-0 over France. the IOC Executive Board,. 1926 - United States wins 4-1 over France. 2.

1927 - France wins 3-2 over the United States. the Session,. 1928 - France wins 4-1 over the United States. 1. 1929 - France wins 3-2 over the United States. The powers of the IOC are exercised by its organs, namely:. 1930 - France wins 4-1 over the United States. See Olympic Charter, in force as from 1 September 2004.

1931 - France wins 3-2 over Great Britain. to encourage and support the activities of the International Olympic Academy (“IOA”) and other institutions which dedicate themselves to Olympic education. 1932 - France wins 3-2 over the United States. 16. 1933 - Great Britain wins 3-2 over France. to encourage and support initiatives blending sport with culture and education;. 1934 - Great Britain wins 4-1 over the United States. 15.

1935 - Great Britain wins 5-0 over the United States. to promote a positive legacy from the Olympic Games to the host cities and host countries;. 1936 - Great Britain wins 3-2 over Australia. 14. 1937 - United States wins 4-1 over Great Britain. to encourage and support a responsible concern for environmental issues, to promote sustainable development in sport and to require that the Olympic Games are held accordingly;. 1938 - United States wins 3-2 over Australia. 13.

1939 - Australia wins 3-2 over the United States. to encourage and support the development of sport for all;. 1940 to 1945 - no tournament due to World War II. 12. 1946 - United States wins 5-0 over Australia. to encourage and support the efforts of sports organisations and public authorities to provide for the social and professional future of athletes;. 1947 - United States wins 4-1 over Australia. 11.

1948 - United States wins 5-0 over Australia. to oppose any political or commercial abuse of sport and athletes;. 1949 - United States wins 4-1 over Australia. 10. 1950 - Australia wins 4-1 over United States. to encourage and support measures protecting the health of athletes;. 1951 - Australia wins 3-2 over the United States. 9.

1952 - Australia wins 4-1 over the United States. to lead the fight against doping in sport;. 1953 - Australia wins 3-2 over the United States. 8. 1954 - United States wins 3-2 over Australia. to encourage and support the promotion of women in sport at all levels and in all structures with a view to implementing the principle of equality of men and women;. 1955 - Australia wins 5-0 over the United States. 7.

1956 - Australia wins 5-0 over the United States. to act against any form of discrimination affecting the Olympic Movement;. 1957 - Australia wins 3-2 over the United States. 6. 1958 - United States wins 3-2 over Australia. to take action in order to strengthen the unity and to protect the independence of the Olympic Movement;. 1959 - Australia wins 3-2 over the United States. 5.

1960 - Australia wins 4-1 over Italy. to cooperate with the competent public or private organisations and authorities in the endeavour to place sport at the service of humanity and thereby to promote peace;. 1961 - Australia wins 5-0 over Italy. 4. 1962 - Australia wins 5-0 over Mexico. to ensure the regular celebration of the Olympic Games;. 1963 - United States wins 3-2 over Australia. 3.

1964 - Australia wins 3-2 over the United States. to encourage and support the organisation, development and coordination of sport and sports competitions;. 1965 - Australia wins 4-1 over Spain. 2. 1966 - Australia wins 4-1 over India. to encourage and support the promotion of ethics in sport as well as education of youth through sport and to dedicate its efforts to ensuring that, in sport, the spirit of fair play prevails and violence is banned;. 1967 - Australia wins 4-1 over Spain. 1.

1968 - United States wins 4-1 over Australia. The IOC’s role is:. 1969 - United States wins 5-0 over Romania. The mission of the IOC is to promote Olympism throughout the world and to lead the Olympic Movement. 1970 - United States wins 5-0 over West Germany. The IOC President is responsible for representing the IOC as a whole, and there are members of the IOC which represent the IOC in their respective countries. 1971 - United States wins 3-2 over Romania. There are other organisations which the IOC coordinates as well, which are collectively called the Olympic Movement.

1972 - United States wins 3-2 over Romania. For example, the Olympic logos, the design of the Olympic flag, the motto, creed, and anthem are all owned and administered by the IOC. 1973 - Australia wins 5-0 over the United States. The IOC is a parent organisation intended to localize administration and authority for the Games, as well as to provide a single legal entity which owns copyrights, trademarks, and other intangible properties associated with the Olympic games. 1974 - South Africa wins over India (walkover). The baron hoped to foster international communication and peace through the Olympic Games. 1975 - Sweden wins 3-2 over Czechoslovakia. On June 23, 1894 the Olympic games were re-created by Pierre de Coubertin after a hiatus of 1500 years.

1976 - Italy wins 4-1 over Chile. Samaranch was formerly Minister for Sport under General Franco's Fascist government. 1977 - Australia wins 3-1 over Italy. Note: President Juan Antonio Samaranch has been elected Honorary President For Life. 1978 - United States wins 4-1 over Great Britain. The President represents the IOC and presides over all its activities. 1979 - United States wins 5-0 over Italy. The next President election will then take place in 2009.

1980 - Czechoslovakia wins 4-1 over Italy.
The IOC Session (composed of the IOC Members) elects, by secret ballot, a President from among its members for a term of eight years renewable once for four years. 1981 - United States wins 3-1 over Argentina.
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1984 - Sweden wins 4-1 over the United States. Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy of effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles. 1985 - Sweden wins 3-2 over West Germany. Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, will and mind. 1986 - Australia wins 3-2 over Sweden. The first Olympic Winter Games were celebrated in Chamonix, France, in 1924. 1987 - Sweden wins 5-0 over India. The first Games of the Olympiad of modern times were celebrated in Athens, Greece, in 1896.

1988 - West Germany wins 4-1 over Sweden. The IOC organises the Olympic Games: the Games of the Olympiad (Summer Olympic Games) are celebrated during the first year of an Olympiad, and the Olympic Winter Games during its third year. 1989 - West Germany wins 3-2 over Sweden. Its membership is 203 National Olympic Committees. 1990 - United States wins 3-2 over Australia. The International Olympic Committee is an organisation based in Lausanne, Switzerland, created by Pierre de Coubertin on June 23 1894 to reinstate the Ancient Olympic Games held in Greece between 776 BC to 396 AD. 1991 - France wins 3-1 over the United States. Domestic Programme Revenue to OCOGs; the OCOGs generate substantial revenue from the domestic marketing programmes that they manage within the host country, including domestic sponsorship, ticketing and licensing.

1992 - United States wins 3-1 over Switzerland. During the 2001 - 2004 Olympic quadrennium, the Salt Lake 2002 Organising Committee received US$443 million in broadcast revenue from the IOC, and the Athens 2004 Organising Committee received US$732 million. 1993 - Germany wins 4-1 over Australia. Broadcast Revenue to OCOGs; the IOC contributes 49% of the Olympic broadcast revenue for each Games to the OCOG. 1994 - Sweden wins 4-1 over Russia. TOP Programme Revenue to OCOGs; the two OCOGs of each Olympic quadrennium generally share approximately 50% of TOP programme revenue and value-in-kind contributions, with approximately 30% provided to the summer OCOG and 20% provided to the winter OCOG. 1995 - United States wins 3-2 over Russia.

1996 - France wins 3-2 over Sweden. 1997 - Sweden wins 5-0 over the United States. 1998 - Sweden wins 4-1 over Italy. 1999 - Australia wins 3-2 over France.

2000 - Spain wins 3-1 over Australia. 2001 - France wins 3-2 over Australia. 2002 - Russia wins 3-2 over France. 2003 - Australia wins 3-1 over Spain.

Tommy Robredo (ESP) 7-6 (8), 6-2. Mardy Fish (USA) def. Andy Roddick (USA) 6-2, 7-6 (1), 7-6 (5). Carlos Moyà (ESP) def.

Juan Carlos Ferrero/Tommy Robredo (ESP) 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. Bob Bryan/Mike Bryan (USA) def. Andy Roddick (USA) 6-7 (6), 6-2, 7-6 (6), 6-2. Rafael Nadal (ESP) def.

Mardy Fish (USA) 6-4, 6-2, 6-3. Carlos Moyà (ESP) def. 2004 - Spain wins 3-2 over the United States