Jim Courier Succeeds McEnroe As New Davis Cup Captain

Written by: Staff on 28th October 2010

Jim Courier Succeeds McEnroe As New Davis Cup Captain

Former World No.1 and CBS commentator, Jim Courier, is interviewed in the Tennis Channel studio above Louis Armstrong Stadium by Tennis Channel commentators, Justin Gimelstob and Ted Robinson |

The USTA announced today that Jim Courier has been named U.S. Davis Cup Captain. Previous captain, Pat McEnroe, ended his 10-year tenure in September and Courier will make his debut when the United States faces Chile in March at the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group First Round.

Courier’s accomplished record puts him in great standing for the position: a four-time Grand Slam champion and former World No. 1, he was a member of Davis Cup title-winning teams in 1992 and 1995 and compiled a 17-10 career record in Davis Cup competition.

“Jim will continue to bring class and character to the role of U.S. Davis Cup Captain along with an outstanding pedigree in Davis Cup competition,” said Lucy S. Garvin, Chairman of the Board and President, USTA. “We will see that same fighting spirit every time the U.S. competes and a new generation of U.S. Davis Cup players will have an opportunity to become better competitors under his leadership.

The role faced tough competition, but as Jim Curley, Chief Professional Tournaments Officer, USTA, states, “in the end, Jim’s Davis Cup experience and wealth of knowledge as a former Grand Slam champion stood out. He is the ideal candidate to replace Patrick, the longest-tenured captain in U.S. Davis Cup history.”

In addition to helping lead the U.S. to two Davis Cup titles, including in 1992 when Courier clinched the title against Switzerland, the U.S. Davis Cup team was 13-1 when Courier competed for the team. He holds the U.S. Davis Cup record for most five-set singles victories with five and for most victories in fifth-and-decisive matches with three. Courier played in 26 singles matches, which is ninth all-time in U.S. Davis Cup history. Courier coached the U.S. Davis Cup team for five ties from 2001-03 under McEnroe.

Founded in 1900, the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas is the world’s largest annual international men’s team competition with 125 nations competing this year. The U.S. leads all nations with 32 Davis Cup titles.

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