He made his Davis Cup debut during the 1950 Europe Zone first round tie against Belgium.

During his Davis Cup career, Salo played in twenty-nine Davis Cup singles rubbers, winning thirteen, and in seventeen doubles rubbers, with four victories.

In the mixed doubles, he partnered with his wife Thelma Salo, and reached the third round.

[4] Salo represented Finland at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo when Bandy was held as a demonstration sport.

Salo won a bronze medal as a member of the Finnish team.