India reached the final of the Davis Cup for the first time in 1974. They lost to the United States in the final.
The Davis Cup is a men’s international tennis competition between national teams. It is the oldest annual international team competition in world sport. The tournament is played in a knock-out format, with the winner of each tie advancing to the next round. The final is played between the winners of the semi-finals.
India first competed in the Davis Cup in 1921. They have reached the final on two occasions, in 1974 and 1987. They have also won the Asia/Oceania Zone four times.
In 1974, India reached the final of the Davis Cup for the first time. They faced the United States in the final, which was played on a home-and-away basis. India lost the first tie 3-2, but won the second tie 3-2 to level the series at 1-1. The deciding tie was played in New York City, and the United States won 4-1 to claim the title.
India’s best performance in the Davis Cup since 1974 was in 1987, when they reached the semi-finals. They lost to Sweden in the semi-finals.
India has a long and proud history in the Davis Cup. They have reached the final on two occasions, and have also won the Asia/Oceania Zone four times. They are one of the most successful teams in the history of the competition.