Peru Davis Cup team
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The Peru Davis Cup Team is the Davis Cup
team that represents the nation of Peru
. The team is governed by the Federación de Tenis de Peru. They currently compete in the Americas Zone Group I, and their best result was reaching the World Group in 2008
.
had won the Davis Cup participating with the United States team, the first participation by a Peruvian team was in 1968 (a 3-0 loss to Chile). Even though, officially, Peru's participation the Davis Cup had started in 1933; its presentations in the years of 1933, 1934, and 1950 were all walk-over losses.
Peru's first victory would come in 1976, when the team defeats Uruguay
at Montevideo, by a margin of 2-3. Players Miguel Maurtúa and Fernando Maynetto were an important part of this team. Peru's next rival was Brazil, and the result was a 5-0 loss for the Peruvians.
The first great participation of Peru's Davis Cup history came up in 1989, by defeating Ecuador
5-0 and Brazil
3-2. Thus, the team made it into the World Group playoffs. Peru's rival was the Australia
of Cahill
and Masur
. The game disputed in Lima, resulted in a 3-2 win for Australia. Peruvian tennis players Jaime Yzaga
, Pablo Arraya, and Carlos Di Laura, were already beginning to show their skill.
The early 90's proved disastrous for Peru, who got relegated to Group II of the Americas zone. Upon returning to Group I in 1994, the Yzaga-led team was able to beat Mexico
, Chile
, and Brazil by 3-2 margins each time, qualifying for the World Group playoffs again. This time the team lost to Denmark
4-1.
The team was relegated to the Americas Zone Group 2 for the 1997 season, but returned to Group 1 in 2000. The following year they were relegated again but also returned in 2003. The team defeated Mexico and Venezuela
to qualify for the World Group playoffs again in 2007, where they defeated Belarus
4-1 and secured promotion to the World Group for the first time.
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...
team that represents the nation of Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
. The team is governed by the Federación de Tenis de Peru. They currently compete in the Americas Zone Group I, and their best result was reaching the World Group in 2008
2008 Davis Cup
The 2008 Davis Cup was the 97th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. Sixteen teams participated in the World Group and more than one hundred others took part in different regional groups. The first matches were played on February 8–10...
.
History
Although in 1959 Peruvian-born Alex OlmedoAlex Olmedo
Alejandro "Alex" Rodríguez Olmedo is a former tennis player from Peru, who was ranked as the top amateur player in the world in 1959. Although born and raised in Peru, he came to Southern California and was mentored by Perry T. Jones, President of the Southern California Tennis Association at the...
had won the Davis Cup participating with the United States team, the first participation by a Peruvian team was in 1968 (a 3-0 loss to Chile). Even though, officially, Peru's participation the Davis Cup had started in 1933; its presentations in the years of 1933, 1934, and 1950 were all walk-over losses.
Peru's first victory would come in 1976, when the team defeats Uruguay
Uruguay Davis Cup team
The Uruguay Davis Cup team represents Uruguay in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Asociación Uruguaya de Tenis.Uruguay had been playing in Group II since being relegated in 1996...
at Montevideo, by a margin of 2-3. Players Miguel Maurtúa and Fernando Maynetto were an important part of this team. Peru's next rival was Brazil, and the result was a 5-0 loss for the Peruvians.
The first great participation of Peru's Davis Cup history came up in 1989, by defeating Ecuador
Ecuador Davis Cup team
The Ecuador Davis Cup team represents Ecuador in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Ecuador Tennis Federation.Ecuador currently compete in the Americas Zone of Group II...
5-0 and Brazil
Brazil Davis Cup team
The Brazil Davis Cup team represents Brazil in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Brazilian Tennis Confederation.Brazil currently compete in the Americas Zone of Group I...
3-2. Thus, the team made it into the World Group playoffs. Peru's rival was the Australia
Australia Davis Cup team
The Australian Davis Cup team is the second most successful team ever to compete in the Davis Cup, winning the coveted title on 23 separate occasions, second behind the United States with 32....
of Cahill
Darren Cahill
Darren Cahill is a tennis coach and former professional tennis player from Australia.Nicknamed "Killer", Cahill turned professional in 1984...
and Masur
Wally Masur
Wally Masur is a tennis coach, television commentator, and former professional tennis player from Sydney, Australia....
. The game disputed in Lima, resulted in a 3-2 win for Australia. Peruvian tennis players Jaime Yzaga
Jaime Yzaga
Jaime Yzaga Tori is a former professional tennis player from Peru.Yzaga played on the professional tour from 1984 to 1996....
, Pablo Arraya, and Carlos Di Laura, were already beginning to show their skill.
The early 90's proved disastrous for Peru, who got relegated to Group II of the Americas zone. Upon returning to Group I in 1994, the Yzaga-led team was able to beat Mexico
Mexico Davis Cup team
The Mexico Davis Cup team represents Mexico in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Federación Mexicana de Tenis.Mexico finished as runners-up in 1962. They currently compete in the Americas Zone Group II. They last competed in the World Group in 1997.-History:Mexico competed in...
, Chile
Chile Davis Cup team
The Chile Davis Cup Team represents Chile in Davis Cup tennis tournament and is governed by Chile Tennis Federation. The team is currently captained by former Chilean tennis player Hans Gildemeister.-History:...
, and Brazil by 3-2 margins each time, qualifying for the World Group playoffs again. This time the team lost to Denmark
Denmark Davis Cup team
The Denmark Davis Cup team represents Denmark in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Danish Tennis Association.Denmark currently compete in the Europe/Africa Zone of Group II. They competed in the World Group from 1988 to 1989 and again from 1993 to 1996...
4-1.
The team was relegated to the Americas Zone Group 2 for the 1997 season, but returned to Group 1 in 2000. The following year they were relegated again but also returned in 2003. The team defeated Mexico and Venezuela
Venezuela Davis Cup team
The Venezuela Davis Cup team represents Venezuela in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Federación Venezolana de Tenis.Venezuela currently compete in the Americas Zone Group II. They have never competed in the World Group, but reached the Play-offs in 1995 and 2002....
to qualify for the World Group playoffs again in 2007, where they defeated Belarus
Belarus Davis Cup team
The Belarus Davis Cup team represents Belarus in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Belarus Tennis Association.In 2007, Belarus competed in the World Group for the 4th successive year. Until then it was the only team that never relegated from the World Group...
4-1 and secured promotion to the World Group for the first time.
Courts
- Club Lawn Tennis de la Exposición: Located in the district of Jesús María in Lima, it is the usual court where Peru plays. The court was found in 1884, and was the home scenario for the golden generation of Peruvian tennis players of the 1980's. Its principal colosseum is that of the Buse Brothers.
- Court del Boulevard Sur Plaza de Asia: Located in the province of CañeteCañete ProvinceCañete is a province located in southern Lima Region, Peru. It is bordered by the Lima Province on the north, the Ica Region on the south, the Huarochirí and Yauyos provinces on the east, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Its capital is the town of San Vicente de Cañete District...
, this scenario got converted into the principal court for Peru at the starts of this century. A special colosseum was built for the games to be played. This court is located in one of the most important commercial zones of the Lima Region.
- Rinconada Country Club: Located in the district La MolinaLa MolinaLa Molina is a district of the Lima Province in Peru, and one of the upscale districts that comprise the city of Lima.Officially established as a district on February 6, 1962, the current mayor of La Molina is Juan Carlos Zurek. The district's postal code is 12.-Geography:The district has a total...
of in Lima, it can seat 4,000 spectators.
Squad
- Luis HornaLuis HornaLuis Horna Biscari is a former tour professional tennis player from Peru, who turned professional in 1998. Horna plays right-handed, he has a strong serve for a relatively short player and the forehand is his best stroke. He uses a single-handed backhand and his favourite surface is clay...
(ATP #105) - Iván MirandaIvan MirandaIván Miranda Chang , is a professional tennis player from Peru. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 104 in 2003....
(ATP #215) - Matías Silva (ATP #842)
- Mauricio EchazúMauricio EchazúMauricio Echazú Puente is a Peruvian tennis player nicknamed "Garrita" because of his grinding playing style and fight spirit.He is a regular member of the Peruvian Davis Cup team...
(ATP #729)
Schedule
- World Group
- 1st Round: Peru (outdoors, clay surface) vs. (8-10 February) (Result:Peru 0-5 Spain)
- World Group Play-offs
- 1st Round: (outdoors, hard surface) vs Peru (19-21 September) (Result: Israel 4-1 Peru)