F.Y.R. Macedonia Davis Cup team
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The Macedonia Davis Cup team represents the Republic of Macedonia
in Davis Cup
tennis
competitions. It is governed by the Macedonian Tennis Federation and is currently ranked 59th in the world. Its official appellation as used by the International Tennis Federation
is "FYR Macedonia".
Macedonia currently competes in the Europe/Africa Zone of Group I. Its best result was promotion from Group II in 2006
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. Macedonian players previously represented Yugoslavia.
Republic of Macedonia
Macedonia , officially the Republic of Macedonia , is a country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991...
in Davis Cup
Davis Cup
The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis. It is run by the International Tennis Federation and is contested between teams of players from competing countries in a knock-out format. The competition began in 1900 as a challenge between Britain and the United States. By...
tennis
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
competitions. It is governed by the Macedonian Tennis Federation and is currently ranked 59th in the world. Its official appellation as used by the International Tennis Federation
International Tennis Federation
The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913...
is "FYR Macedonia".
Macedonia currently competes in the Europe/Africa Zone of Group I. Its best result was promotion from Group II in 2006
2006 Davis Cup
The 2006 Davis Cup was the 95th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. Sixteen teams participated in the World Group and 125 participated in total...
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History
Macedonia competed in its first Davis Cup in 19951995 Davis Cup
The 1995 Davis Cup was the 84th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A total of 115 nations participated in the tournament...
. Macedonian players previously represented Yugoslavia.