Montenegro Davis Cup team
The Montenegro Davis Cup team represents Montenegro in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Tennis Federation of Montenegro.
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Captain | Balša Milošević |
ITF ranking | 76 8 |
Colors | red & yellow |
First year | 2007 |
Years played | 12 |
Ties played (W–L) | 44 (29–14) |
Best finish | Europe/Africa Zone group II first round (2009) |
Most total wins | Ljubomir Čelebić (31–9) |
Most singles wins | Ljubomir Čelebić (19–7) |
Most doubles wins | Ljubomir Čelebić (12–2) |
Best doubles team | Ljubomir Čelebić & Nemanja Kontić (4–0) |
Most ties played | Ljubomir Čelebić (29) |
Most years played | Ljubomir Čelebić (9) |
Montenegro currently compete in Europe Zone Group III.
Montenegro made its debut in Davis Cup in 2007 in the Europe/Africa Zone of Group IV. In competition of Andorra, Armenia, Botswana and Rwanda, Montenegro finished first with all four victories, with losing only one set in twelve matches played.
In 2008, Montenegro competed in the Europe/Africa Zone of Group III. With four victories and one defeat from host Bulgaria, Montenegro was second in Venue 1 and was promoted to Europe/Africa Zone of Group II.
In 2009, Montenegro lost first round tie to Monaco 5–0 at Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune Cap Martin, and had to play relegation play-off against Denmark. The tie came to the decisive match, which Montenegro lost in straight sets, and with the final score 2–3 Montenegro lost its second tie in the second group, which led to relegation back to Europe Zone Group III. In 2013 Montenegro played they only one draw against San Marino, because after two matches, the last game was not played for heavy rains.[1]
Current team
- Ljubomir Čelebić
- Pavle Rogan
- Stefan Dragović
- Rrezart Cungu
History
Montenegro has competed in its first Davis Cup in 2007. Montenegro previously competed as part of Serbia and Montenegro and before that, as part of Yugoslavia.
Matches
Full list of Montenegrin Davis Cup team matches (since independence):
No. | Year | Opponent | Final score |
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1 | 2007 | Botswana | 3–0 |
2 | 2007 | Rwanda | 3–0 |
3 | 2007 | Andorra | 3–0 |
4 | 2007 | Armenia | 3–0 |
5 | 2008 | Bulgaria | 0–3 |
6 | 2008 | Zimbabwe | 3–0 |
7 | 2008 | Turkey | 2–1 |
8 | 2008 | Ivory Coast | 3–0 |
9 | 2008 | Madagascar | 2–1 |
10 | 2009 | Monaco | 0–5 |
11 | 2009 | Denmark | 2–3 |
12 | 2010 | Armenia | 3–0 |
13 | 2010 | Greece | 1–2 |
14 | 2010 | Albania | 3–0 |
15 | 2010 | San Marino | 3–0 |
16 | 2010 | Moldova | 1–2 |
17 | 2010 | Malta | 3–0 |
18 | 2011 | Georgia | 3–0 |
19 | 2011 | Armenia | 2–1 |
20 | 2011 | Moldova | 1–2 |
Note: Montenegro scores first
Statistics
Last updated: Montenegro - Malta; 7 April 2018
- Record
- Total: 29–14–1 (65.9%)
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References
- "Coppa Davis: San Marino - Montenegro 1-1" (in Italian). www.smtvsanmarino.sm. 25 May 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2017.