France Davis Cup team

The French Davis Cup team is the national team of France Tennis, which participates in the Davis Cup since 1904. It is organized by the Fédération française de tennis. The Davis Cup is the most important competition for national teams in men's tennis, similar to the Fed Cup for the women.

History

Since 1904, France took part in the Davis Cup. The greatest success the team in the years 1925 to 1933, when you could reach the finals every year. In this era fell six of the nine wins, three times they left as losers on the pitch. This was followed by a long dry spell before you in 1982 for the first time in the finals again. There, however, the team defeated the United States. Only in 1991 was the now seventh success be assured. Again, the team met to Henri Leconte and Guy Forget on the United States, remained but this time with a 3-1 victory. The so far last title won by the team consisting of Nicolas Escudé, Sebastien Grosjean, Cédric Pioline and Fabrice Santoro, in 2001 against Australia.

Current squad

The following players were so far in the Davis Cup in 2012 for use:

• Gaël Monfils
• Jo -Wilfried Tsonga
• Michaël Llodra
• Julien Benneteau

Finals

The results of the finals are given from a French perspective.