1958_Davis_Cup
1958 Davis Cup
1958 edition of the Davis Cup
The 1958 Davis Cup was the 47th edition of the Davis Cup, the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 24 teams entered the Europe Zone, 7 teams entered the America Zone, and 5 teams entered the Eastern Zone. Thailand made its first appearance in the competition.
The United States defeated Argentina in the America Zone final, the Philippines defeated Ceylon in the Eastern Zone final, and Italy defeated Great Britain in the Europe Zone final. In the Inter-Zonal Zone, Italy defeated the Philippines in the semifinal, and then the United States defeated Italy in the final. The United States then defeated the defending champions Australia in the Challenge Round. The final was played at the Milton Courts in Brisbane, Australia on 29–31 December.[1][2][3]
The US team was composed of Alex Olmedo, Ham Richardson, Barry MacKay, and captain Perry T. Jones. Jack Kramer and Pancho Gonzales acted as advisors to Jones.[1][3]
