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History

Neale Fraser: A Davis Cup devotee like no other

When Neale Fraser took over the Australian Davis Cup captaincy in 1970, it was a daunting task. He was taking over the reins at a historic moment in the event.  

Under the captaincy of the legendary Harry Hopman, Fraser had … continue reading

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Tributes

Memories Of My Friend – Tony Trabert

Copy Editor’s Note: This tribute has been a labor of love for Mark. Tony was truly his dear friend, and his passing left an empty place in Mark’s being. He knows how important that friendship was and how it accompanied continue reading

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Events History

Davis Cup – Now And Then

In the beginning, the competition was played as a Challenge Cup. The set-up allowed the winner from the previous year to sit on the sideline while the other countries battled for a spot in the final.

The “wait and watch” … continue reading