Caribbean/West Indies Davis Cup team

The Davis Cup team in the British West Indies was the tennis national team of the British West Indies, who represented the association States in the Davis Cup.

History

The British West Indies took part in the Davis Cup for the first time in 1953. After 13 losses in a row, the team could celebrate in 1966 against Venezuela 's first win 3-2. Until the next and also last win an encounter, it took back 21 years ( to 1987 ), as it also beat 3-2 in the first round Cuba. 1987 was also the last year by the British West Indies at the Davis Cup took part. Some Member States have become strong on their own teams, for instance, the Bahamas, Barbados or Jamaica.

The most successful player was Richard Russell with 10 wins and 28 defeats.