The Israel men's national tennis team represents Israel in Davis Cup tennis competition and is governed by the Israel Tennis Association. As of June 2020, Jonathan Erlich became Captain of the team.
Canada Stadium in Ramat Hasharon; 2008
Israel Davis Cup team in 2009 (from left to right):Dudi Sela, Andy Ram, Jonathan Erlich, Harel Levy and the captain Eyal Ran
The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis. It is run by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and is contested annually between teams from over 150 competiting countries, making it the world's largest annual team sporting competition. It is described by the organisers as the "World Cup of Tennis", and the winners are referred to as the World Champions. The competition began in 1900 as a challenge between Great Britain and the United States. By 2023, 155 nations entered teams into the competition.
The 2018 Davis Cup Final – opening ceremony.
Davis Cup trophy displayed in the Český rozhlas headquarters, Prague-Vinohrady, 2012
American player Dwight Davis (center) in 1900 with the trophy he committed to build.
Bill Johnston (US) vs. Gerald Patterson (Australasia) in the Challenge Round at the West Side Tennis Club in 1922