1905_International_Lawn_Tennis_Challenge

1905 International Lawn Tennis Challenge

1905 International Lawn Tennis Challenge

1905 edition of the International Lawn Tennis Challenge

The 1905 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the fifth edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. As defending champions, the British Isles team played host to the competition. The World Group ties were played at Queen's Club in London, England from 13–19 July, and the final was played on 21–24 July.[1] Britain retained the Cup for their third championship.

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Teams

Australasia, a combined Australia-New Zealand team, and Austria joined the competition for the first time.[2] The United States returned after a 1-year hiatus, and France would return for their second year. For the first time, a "World Group" tournament was held to determine which team would challenge the British Isles for the cup.

Draw

QuarterfinalsSemifinals
13–15 July		Final
17–19 July
 France
bye
 France0
 United States5
 United States1w/o
 Belgium
 United States5
 Australasia0
bye
 Australasia
 Australasia5
 Austria0
bye
 Austria

Notes

1.^ The match was scratched and the United States advanced to the semifinals as Belgium were unable to field a team due to player illness.[3][4]

Semifinals

France vs. United States

More information France 0, United States 5 ...

Australasia vs. Austria

More information Australasia 5, Austria 0 ...

Final

United States vs. Australasia

More information United States 5, Australasia 0 ...

Challenge Round

British Isles vs. United States

More information British Isles 5, United States 0 ...

References

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    "England Wins Match on Wimbledon Courts; Ward and Wright Defeated in Hard-Fought Tennis Match. Dhertys Show Fine Form Americans Lead in Deciding Set, but Ward Misplays at Critical Point and Loses" (PDF). The New York Times. 23 July 1905. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
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