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DAVIS CUP SHOWDOWN LOADING • June 12, 2025, 6:57 PM ET (The Gleaner)
Kenya gears up for Davis Cup battle in Angola • June 10, 2025, 2:30 AM ET (Nation.Africa)
Our venue: Stade Roland Garros • May 27, 2025, 11:06 AM ET (New York Times)
Italian Open organizers want to make the tournament a 5th Grand Slam • May 18, 2025, 10:49 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As International Lawn Tennis Challenge Trophy
Notable Honorees Novak Djokovic • Roger Federer • John McEnroe • Rod Laver • Bill Tilden • Arthur Ashe • Ken Rosewall • Don Budge • Jack Kramer • Björn Borg • Henri Cochet • René Lacoste • Jacques Brugnon • Laurie Doherty • Reggie Doherty • Pancho Gonzales • Lew Hoad • Jean Borotra

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Dwight F. Davis
Dwight F. Davis
American politician and athlete

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Serena Williams poses with the Daphne Akhurst Trophy after winning the Women's Singles final against Venus Williams of the United States on day 13 of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (tennis, sports)
Great Moments in Sports Quiz
Cricket bat and ball. cricket sport of cricket.Homepage blog 2011, arts and entertainment, history and society, sports and games athletics
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Assorted sports balls including a basketball, football, soccer ball, tennis ball, baseball and others.
American Sports Nicknames