1997 Davis Cup
1997 edition of the Davis Cup
The 1997 Davis Cup (also known as the 1997 Davis Cup by NEC for sponsorship purposes) was the 86th edition of the Davis Cup, the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 127 teams entered the competition, 16 in the World Group, 25 in the Americas Zone, 29 in the Asia/Oceania Zone, and 57 in the Europe/Africa Zone. A new Group IV of competition was added to each regional zone, providing another level of promotion and relegation within each zone. Madagascar, Tajikistan and Uganda made their first appearances in the tournament.
Sweden defeated the United States in the final, held at the Scandinavium in Gothenburg, Sweden, on 28–30 November, to win their 6th title overall.
World Group
Draw
Final
Sweden vs. United States
World Group qualifying round
Date: 19–21 September
The eight losing teams in the World Group first round ties and eight winners of the Zonal Group I final round ties competed in the World Group qualifying round for spots in the 1998 World Group.
Brazil, Germany, India, Russia and Switzerland remain in the World Group in 1998.
Belgium, Slovakia and Zimbabwe are promoted to the World Group in 1998.
Austria, Canada, Chile, New Zealand and South Korea remain in Zonal Group I in 1998.
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