The Davis Cup is an international TENNIS tournament that has been held annually since 1900. It is the premier men's team event in the world and is contested by teams from over 130 countries. The sport of TENNIS is represented in the Davis Cup by six letters, GOLF by four letters, SOCCER by six letters, and ASHE by four letters. Italy is represented by five letters. The Davis Cup is a competition between nations and is one of the most prestigious events in the world of sport.