1919_International_Lawn_Tennis_Challenge

1919 International Lawn Tennis Challenge

1919 International Lawn Tennis Challenge

1919 edition of the International Lawn Tennis Challenge

The 1919 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 14th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. Following four years of non-competition due to World War I, the competition resumed with four teams challenging Australasia for the cup. Australasia defeated Great Britain to retain the title. The final was played at the Double Bay Grounds in Sydney, Australia on 16–21 January 1920.[1][2]

Quick Facts Details, Duration ...

Draw

Semifinals
11–28 July		Final
25–27 August
Brussels, Belgium
 Belgium0
Deauville, France (clay)
 France3
 France2
Eastbourne, England (grass)
 Great Britain3
 Great Britain4
 South Africa1

Semifinals

Belgium vs. France

More information Belgium 0, France 3 ...

Great Britain vs. South Africa

More information Great Britain 4, South Africa 1 ...

Final

France vs. Great Britain

More information France 2, Great Britain 3 ...

Challenge Round

Australasia vs. Great Britain

More information Australasia 4, Great Britain 1 ...

References

  1. [1]
    "1919 International Lawn Tennis Challenge". daviscup.com.
  2. [2]
    Bud Collins (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. pp. 495–506. ISBN 978-0942257700.
  3. [3]
    "Belgium v France". daviscup.com.
  4. [4]
    "Great Britain v South Africa". daviscup.com.
  5. [5]
    "France v Great Britain". daviscup.com.
  6. [6]
    "Australasia v Great Britain". daviscup.com.
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