| Croatia | |
|---|---|
| Captain | Ivan Dodig |
| ITF ranking | 8 (25 November 2024) |
| Highest ITF ranking | 1 (5 December 2005) |
| Colors | Red and white |
| First year | 1993 |
| Years played | 32 |
| Ties played (W–L) | 80 (49–31) |
| Years in World Group | 22 (30–22) |
| Davis Cup titles | 2 (2005,2018) |
| Runners-up | 2 (2016,2021) |
| Most total wins | Marin Čilić (43–23) |
| Most singles wins | Marin Čilić (33–17) |
| Most doubles wins | Goran Ivanišević (13–5) Ivan Ljubičić (13–6) |
| Best doubles team | Nikola Mektić &Mate Pavić (7-2) |
| Most ties played | Marin Čilić (34) |
| Most years played | Marin Čilić (15) |

TheCroatia men's national tennis team representsCroatia in theDavis Cup and is governed by theCroatian Tennis Association.Croatia won the Davis Cup twice, in2005 and2018, and was runner-up in2016 and2021.
Croatia competed in its first Davis Cup in1993 in Europe/Africa Group I semifinals beatingZimbabwe 3–2. In 1994 Croatia beatPortugal 4–0 in qualification round thus ensuring its first time appearance in World Group in1995. Croatia lost in its debut fromGermany and failed to qualify in the World Group again until2002 where they beatGermany and earned its first quarterfinals. In2005 Croatia won its first Davis Cup overSlovakia as the first unseeded nation to win the title, and also reached No. 1 at theITF rankings for the first time. Croatia reached semifinals in2009 but lost toCzech Republic 4–1. In2016 Croatia reached the finals for the second time, again as unseeded nation, but lost toArgentina. Two years later, in2018, Croatia won its second title by beating defending championFrance, thus becoming the last Davis Cup champion in the old best-of-five competition format, and also the 10th country overall with more than one title.
The following are lists of match results and scheduled matches for the current year.
Win Loss Fixture
| 2025 Davis Cup Qualifiers first round | Croatia 3 | Gradski vrt Hall,Osijek,Croatia[1] 31 January–1 February 2025 Hard (i) | Slovakia 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The following players were called up for the2025 Davis Cup Qualifiers second round tie against France.[3]
| Player | Born | ATP ranking | Debut | Nom | Ties | Win-loss | ATP Profile | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singles | Doubles | Singles | Doubles | Total | ||||||
| Marin Cilic | (1988-09-28)28 September 1988 (age 37) | 62 | =575 | 2006 | 29 | 34 | 33–17 | 10–6 | 43–23 | |
| Borna Coric | (1996-11-14)14 November 1996 (age 29) | 105 | – | 2013 | 16 | 19 | 16–9 | – | 16–9 | |
| Dino Prižmić | (2005-08-05)5 August 2005 (age 20) | 124 | – | 2023 | 2 | 3 | 1–2 | – | 1–2 | |
| Mate Pavić | (1993-07-04)4 July 1993 (age 32) | – | 3 | 2013 | 14 | 20 | 0–1 | 10–10 | 10–11 | |
| Nikola Mektić | (1988-12-24)24 December 1988 (age 36) | – | 9 | 2011 | 11 | 16 | 1–2 | 10–4 | 11–6 | |
| Players that have won the Davis cup | |
| Bold | Players that are active for the national team |
*** | Still playing active tennis |
Last updated: Croatia – Slovakia; 2 February 2025.
| Player | W-L (Total) | W-L (Singles) | W-L (Doubles) | Ties | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duje Ajduković | 4–2 | 3–2 | 1–0 | 4 | 2023– |
| Mario Ančić[A] | 21–13 | 13–11 | 8–2 | 18 | 1999–2009 |
| Ivan Beroš | 1–0 | 1–0 | 0–0 | 1 | 1999 |
| Ivan Cerović | 0–1 | 0–1 | 0–0 | 1 | 2006 |
| Marin Čilić[B] | 43–23 | 33–17 | 10–6 | 34 | 2006– |
| Borna Ćorić[B] | 16–9 | 16–9 | 0–0 | 19 | 2013– |
| Mate Delić | 1–4 | 1–4 | 0–0 | 3 | 2014–2015 |
| Ivan Dodig[B] | 12–18 | 2–7 | 10–11 | 22 | 2010–2024 |
| Matej Dodig | 1–1 | 1–1 | 0–0 | 2 | 2024– |
| Marin Draganja | 2–3 | 0–1 | 2–2 | 5 | 2014–2017 |
| Viktor Galović | 1–1 | 1–1 | 0–0 | 2 | 2017–2018 |
| Borna Gojo | 9–6 | 9–6 | 0–0 | 15 | 2019– |
| Saša Hiršzon | 11–12 | 6–8 | 5–4 | 9 | 1994–1998 |
| Goran Ivanišević[A] | 33–11 | 20–6 | 13–5 | 18 | 1993–2003 |
| Roko Karanušić | 2–6 | 2–5 | 0–1 | 6 | 2005–2009 |
| Ivo Karlović[A] | 13–14 | 9–10 | 4–4 | 15 | 2000–2016 |
| Željko Krajan | 1–2 | 1–2 | 0–0 | 3 | 1998–1999 |
| Ivan Ljubičić[A] | 36–19 | 23–13 | 13–6 | 22 | 1998–2010 |
| Nikola Mektić | 11–6 | 1–2 | 10–4 | 16 | 2011– |
| Goran Orešić | 1–1 | 1–1 | 0–0 | 2 | 1996 |
| Ante Pavić | 0–1 | 0–1 | 0–0 | 1 | 2017 |
| Mate Pavić[B] | 10–11 | 0–1 | 10–10 | 20 | 2013– |
| Mili Poljičak*** | 1–0 | 0–0 | 1–0 | 1 | 2024– |
| Dino Prižmić | 1–2 | 1–2 | 0–0 | 3 | 2023– |
| Goran Prpić | 1–5 | 1–3 | 0–2 | 2 | 1993 |
| Nino Serdarušić*** | 1–0 | 1–0 | 0–0 | 1 | 2021– |
| Igor Šarić | 2–0 | 2–0 | 0–0 | 2 | 1994–1996 |
| Franko Škugor[B] | 3–5 | 1–3 | 2–2 | 6 | 2015–2020 |
| Saša Tuksar | 0–2 | 0–2 | 0–0 | 2 | 2004–2006 |
| Ivan Vajda | 0–1 | 0–1 | 0–0 | 1 | 2001 |
| Antonio Veić | 1–2 | 1–2 | 0–0 | 3 | 2010–2012 |
| Lovro Zovko | 6–9 | 5–2 | 1–7 | 10 | 1998-2009 |
| Total | 200–157 | 155–124 | 45–33 | 80 | 1993–2025 |
Last updated: Croatia – Slovakia; 2 February 2025.
| Name | Tenure | Ties | Won | Lost | Win % | Best Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | 1993 World Group, Qualifying round | |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | 1994 Europe/Africa Group I, Semifinals | |
| 1994–1997 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 43% | 1995 World Group, First round | |
| 1998–2000 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 57% | 1999 Europe/Africa Group I, Quarterfinals | |
| 2001–2005 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 75% | 2005 Champions | |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | 2006 World Group, Quarterfinals | |
| 2007–2011 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 55% | 2009 World Group, Semifinals | |
| 2012–2019 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 67% | 2018 Champions | |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% | – | |
| 2019–2023 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 67% | 2021 Final | |
| 2024-present | 3 | 2 | 1 | 67% | ||
| Totals | 80 | 49 | 31 | 61% | ||
| Edition | Rounds/Opponents | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1R: | 1R: 3–2QF: 4–1SF: 3–2F: 3–2 |
| 2016 | 1R: | 1R: 3–2QF: 3–2SF: 3–2F: 2–3 |
| 2018 | 1R: | 1R: 3–1QF: 3–1SF: 3–2F: 3–1 |
| 2021 | GS: | GS: 3–0, 2–1QF: 2–1SF: 2–1F: 0–2 |
Here is the list of all match-ups since 1993, when Croatia started competing as a separate nation.
| Year | Competition | Date | Location | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Europe/Africa Group I, Semifinals | 30 Apr–2 May | Harare (ZIM) | 3–2 | Win | |
| World Group, Qualifying round | 24 –26 Sep | Copenhagen (DEN) | 2–3 | Loss | ||
| 1994 | Europe/Africa Group I, Semifinals | 25–27 Mar | Zagreb (CRO) | 3–2 | Win | |
| World Group, Qualifying round | 23–25 Sep | Porto (POR) | 4–0 | Win | ||
| 1995 | World Group, First round | 3–5 Feb | Karlsruhe (GER) | 1–4 | Loss | |
| World Group, Qualifying round | 22–24 Sep | New Delhi (IND) | 2–3 | Loss | ||
| 1996 | Europe/Africa Group I, Quarterfinals | 5–7 Feb | Dubrovnik (CRO) | 5–0 | Win | |
| World Group, Qualifying round | 20–22 Sep | Split (CRO) | 1–4 | Loss | ||
| 1997 | Europe/Africa Group I, First round | 7–9 Feb | Osijek (CRO) | 4–1 | Win | |
| Europe/Africa Group I, Quarterfinals | 4–6 Apr | Graz (AUT) | 2–3 | Loss | ||
| 1998 | Europe/Africa Group I, First round | 13–15 Feb | Helsinki (FIN) | 2–3 | Loss | |
| Europe/Africa Group I, Relegation play-off | 25–27 Sep | Oslo (NOR) | 3–2 | Win | ||
| 1999 | Europe/Africa Group I, Quarterfinals | 2–4 Apr | Bucharest (ROU) | 2–3 | Loss | |
| Europe/Africa Group I, Relegation play-off | 24–26 Sep | Zagreb (CRO) | 1–4 | Loss |
| Year | Competition | Date | Location | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Europe/Africa Group II, First round | 28–30 Apr | Jūrmala (LAT) | 5–0 | Win | |
| Europe/Africa Group II, Quarterfinals | 14–16 Jul | Dublin (IRL) | 5–0 | Win | ||
| Europe/Africa Group II, Semifinals | 6–8 Oct | Rijeka (CRO) | 5–0 | Win | ||
| 2001 | Europe/Africa Group I, Quarterfinals | 6–8 Apr | Pula (CRO) | 4–1 | Win | |
| World Group, Qualifying round | 21–23 Sep | Rome (ITA) | 3–2 | Win | ||
| 2002 | World Group, First round | 8–10 Feb | Zagreb (CRO) | 4–1 | Win | |
| World Group, Quarterfinals | 5–7 Apr | Buenos Aires (ARG) | 2–3 | Loss | ||
| 2003 | World Group, First round | 7–9 Feb | Zagreb (CRO) | 4–1 | Win | |
| World Group, Quarterfinals | 4–6 Apr | Valencia (ESP) | 0–5 | Loss | ||
| 2004 | World Group, First round | 6–8 Feb | Metz (FRA) | 1–4 | Loss | |
| World Group, Relegation play-off | 24–26 Sep | Rijeka (CRO) | 3–2 | Win | ||
| 2005 | World Group, First round | 4–6 Mar | Los Angeles (USA) | 3–2 | Win | |
| World Group, Quarterfinals | 15–17 Jul | Split (CRO) | 4–1 | Win | ||
| World Group, Semifinals | 23–25 Sep | 3–2 | Win | |||
| World Group,Finals | 2–4 Dec | Bratislava (SVK) | 3–2 | Champion | ||
| 2006 | World Group, First round | 10–12 Feb | Graz (AUT) | 3–2 | Win | |
| World Group, Quarterfinals | 7–9 Apr | Zagreb (CRO) | 2–3 | Loss | ||
| 2007 | World Group, First round | 9–11 Feb | Krefeld (GER) | 2–3 | Loss | |
| World Group, Relegation play-off | 21–23 Sep | London (GBR) | 1–4 | Loss | ||
| 2008 | Europe/Africa Group I, Second round | 11–13 Apr | Dubrovnik (CRO) | 3–2 | Win | |
| World Group, Qualifying round | 19–21 Sep | Zadar (CRO) | 4–1 | Win | ||
| 2009 | World Group, First round | 6–8 Mar | Poreč (CRO) | 5–0 | Win | |
| World Group, Quarterfinals | 10–12 Jul | 3–2 | Win | |||
| World Group, Semifinals | 18–20 Sep | 1–4 | Loss |
| Year | Competition | Date | Location | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | World Group, First round | 5–7 Mar | Varaždin (CRO) | 5–0 | Win | |
| World Group, Quarterfinals | 9–11 Jul | Split (CRO) | 1–4 | Loss | ||
| 2011 | World Group, First round | 4–6 Mar | Zagreb (CRO) | 2–3 | Loss | |
| World Group, Relegation play-off | 16–18 Sep | Potchefstroom (RSA) | 4–1 | Win | ||
| 2012 | World Group, First round | 10–12 Feb | Miki (JPN) | 3–2 | Win | |
| World Group, Quarterfinals | 6–8 Apr | Buenos Aires (ARG) | 1–4 | Loss | ||
| 2013 | World Group, First round | 1–3 Feb | Turin (ITA) | 2–3 | Loss | |
| World Group, Relegation play-off | 13–15 Sep | Umag (CRO) | 1–4 | Loss | ||
| 2014 | Europe/Africa Group I, Second round | 4–6 Apr | Warsaw (POL) | 3–1 | Win | |
| World Group, Promotion play-off | 12–14 Sep | Amsterdam (NED) | 3–2 | Win | ||
| 2015 | World Group, First round | 6–8 Mar | Kraljevo (SRB) | 0–5 | Loss | |
| World Group, Relegation play-off | 18–20 Sep | Florianópolis (BRA) | 3–1 | Win | ||
| 2016 | World Group, First round | 4–6 Mar | Liège (BEL) | 3–2 | Win | |
| World Group, Quarterfinals | 15–17 Jul | Beaverton (USA) | 3–2 | Win | ||
| World Group, Semifinals | 16–18 Sep | Zadar (CRO) | 3–2 | Win | ||
| World Group,Finals | 25–27 Nov | Zagreb (CRO) | 2–3 | Runner-up | ||
| 2017 | World Group, First Round | 3–5 Feb | Osijek (CRO) | 2–3 | Loss | |
| World Group, Relegation play-off | 15–17 Sep | Bogotá (COL) | 4–1 | Win | ||
| 2018 | World Group, First Round | 2–4 Feb | Osijek (CRO) | 3–1 | Win | |
| World Group, Quarterfinals | 6–8 Apr | Varaždin (CRO) | 3–1 | Win | ||
| World Group, Semifinals | 14–16 Sep | Zadar (CRO) | 3–2 | Win | ||
| World Group,Finals | 23–25 Nov | Lille (FRA) | 3–1 | Champion | ||
| 2019 | Finals, Group B | 18 Nov | Madrid (ESP) | 0–3 | Loss | |
| 20 Nov | 0–3 | Loss |
| Year | Competition | Date | Location | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | Finals,Qualifying round | 6–7 Mar 2020 | Zagreb (CRO) | 3–1 | Win | |
| Finals, Group D | 25 Nov 2021 | Turin (ITA) | 3–0 | Win | ||
| 28 Nov | 2–1 | Win | ||||
| Finals, Quarterfinals | 29 Nov | 2–1 | Win | |||
| Finals, Semifinals | 3 Dec | Madrid (ESP) | 2–1 | Win | ||
| Finals, Final | 5 Dec | 0–2 | Runner-up | |||
| 2022 | Finals, Group A | 14 Sep | Bologna (ITA) | 0–3 | Loss | |
| 15 Sep | 2–1 | Win | ||||
| 17 Sep | 3–0 | Win | ||||
| Finals, Quarterfinals | 23 Nov | Málaga (ESP) | 2–0 | Win | ||
| Finals, Semifinals | 25 Nov | 1–2 | Loss | |||
| 2023 | Finals,Qualifying round | 4–5 Feb | Rijeka (CRO) | 3–1 | Win | |
| Finals, Group D | 13 Sep | Split (CRO) | 1–2 | Loss | ||
| 15 Sep | 1–2 | Loss | ||||
| 17 Sep | 2–1 | Win | ||||
| 2024 | Finals,Qualifying round | 2–4 Feb | Varaždin (CRO) | 1–3 | Loss | |
| World Group I | 13–14 Sep | 4–0 | Win | |||
| 2025 | Qualifiers first round | 31 Jan–1 Feb | Osijek (CRO) | 3–1 | Win | |
| Qualifiers second round | Sep | (CRO) |
Last updated: Croatia – Slovakia; 2 February 2025
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