ITF Press Release, November 25, 2025
Italy have consolidated their position at the top of the Davis Cup Nations Rankings after being crowned world champions for the third consecutive year by defeating Spain 2-0 in the Davis Cup Final in Bologna on Sunday.
The Italians rose to No. 1 following their victory against Australia in the 2023 final, which saw them win the Davis Cup for a second time – and for the first time since 1976. They have remained in top spot since then, adding a third title by defeating Netherlands last year and a fourth title after victory against Spain in front of a sell-out crowd inside SuperTennis Arena in the Bologna Fiere on Sunday.
Defence complete.
Italy are the 2025 World Champions #DavisCup pic.twitter.com/s4PyVZPi1s
— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 23, 2025
Italy are one of 10 nations to have held the No. 1 ranking since the Davis Cup Nations Rankings were introduced in December 2001 – alongside Argentina, Australia, Canada, Croatia, Czechia, France, Great Britain, Russia and Spain.
Spain’s runner-up finish this year sees them climb seven places from No. 10 to No. 3 – the team’s highest ranking in two years. Germany, whom Spain defeated in a dramatic semifinal tie on Saturday, have risen one place to No. 2 in the rankings, having now reached the semifinals for two consecutive years.
A #DavisCup run to be proud of
Congratulations to Spain for a superb showing at the Final 8 in Bologna pic.twitter.com/YrSzKFxR2B
— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 23, 2025
Australia dropped two places to No. 4 in the latest rankings, while Belgium moved up six places from No. 11 to No. 5 following their semifinal finish in Bologna. The Belgians were last ranked inside the Top 5 back in March 2022.
The Davis Cup Nations Rankings are officially published after each round of Davis Cup ties and are based on results over a four-year period, with recent performances weighted more heavily.
2025 Year-End Top 20 Davis Cup Nations Rankings
1. Italy
2. Germany
3. Spain
4. Australia
5. Belgium
6. Netherlands
7. United States
8. France
9. Canada
10. (tie), Argentina and Czechia
12. Austria
13. Great Britain
14. Croatia
15. Serbia
16. Hungary
17. Finland
18. Brazil
19. Chile
20. Denmark
Complete Davis Cup Nations Rankings
