1951 Davis Cup
The 1951 Davis Cup was the 40th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 21 teams entered the Europe Zone, and 5 teams entered the America Zone. The Europe Zone began using a seeding system, where the previous year's quarterfinalists were guaranteed a bye in the first round.
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Duration | 3 May – 28 December |
Edition | 40th |
Teams | 27 |
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The United States defeated Canada in the America Zone final, and Sweden defeated West Germany in the Europe Zone final. The USA defeated Sweden in the Inter-Zonal play-off, but fell to defending champions Australia in the Challenge Round. The final was played at White City Stadium in Sydney, Australia on 26–28 December.[1][2][3]
America Zone
Draw
Quarterfinals 20–22 July |
Semifinals 3–5 August |
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Final
Canada vs. United States
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Mount Royal Tennis Club, Montreal, Canada [4] 10–12 August 1951 Grass |
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Europe Zone
Draw
First Round 3–11 May |
Second Round 11–22 May |
Quarterfinals 14–19 June |
Semifinals 13–19 July |
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Final
Sweden vs. West Germany
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Bastad Tennis Stadium, Båstad, Sweden [5] 27–29 July 1951 Clay |
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Inter-Zonal Final
United States vs. Sweden
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Kooyong Stadium, Melbourne, Australia [6] 13–15 December 1951 Grass |
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Challenge Round
Australia vs. United States
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White City Stadium, Sydney, Australia [3] 26–28 December 1951 Grass |
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References
- Bud Collins (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. pp. 495–496, 499. ISBN 978-0942257700.
- Max Robertson (1974). The Encyclopedia of Tennis. London: Allen & Unwin. p. 384. ISBN 0047960426.
- "Australia v United States". daviscup.com.
- "Canada v United States". daviscup.com.
- "Sweden v West Germany". daviscup.com.
- "Australia v Italy". daviscup.com.
External links
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