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South Africa Davis Cup team

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Current ranking
  
41

Best result
  
1 (1974)

Most singles wins
  
Cliff Drysdale (32–12)

Captain
  
John-Laffnie de Jager

Appearances
  
4 (3–4)

Most total wins
  
Wayne Ferreira (41–18)

Most doubles wins
  
Frew McMillan (23–5)

Location
  
South Africa

South Africa Davis Cup team

The South Africa Davis Cup team represents South Africa in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the South African Tennis Association.

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South Africa won the Davis Cup in 1974 by default as India withdrew from the finals as a sign of protest against apartheid policies. They currently compete in Group II of the Europe/Africa Zone. They competed in the World Group from 1995–1998.

History

South Africa competed in its first Davis Cup in 1913. Their player with the most single wins all-time is Cliff Drysdale with 32 and in doubles it is Frew McMillan with 23.

Current team (2014)

  • Rik de Voest
  • Ruan Roelofse
  • Jean Andersen (amateur player)
  • Raven Klaasen (doubles player)
  • References

    South Africa Davis Cup team Wikipedia