1928 International Lawn Tennis Challenge

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1928 International Lawn Tennis Challenge
Details
Duration7 April – 29 July 1928
Edition23rd
Teams33
Champion
Winning nationFlag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg  France
1927
1929

The 1928 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 23rd edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup . 27 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while six would enter the America Zone. Chile, Finland, and Norway made their first appearances in the competition.

Contents

The United States defeated Italy in the Inter-Zonal play-off, but would lose to France in the Challenge Round, giving France their second straight title. The final was played 27–29 July at the new Stade Roland Garros in Paris. [1] [2] [3]

America Zone

Draw

Quarterfinals
9 April–2 May
Semifinals
25–28 May
Final
1–3 June
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  China
Kansas City, Missouri (clay)
bye
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  China 0
Mexico City, Mexico (clay)
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 5
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 5
Chicago, Illinois (clay)
Flag of Mexico (1916-1934).svg  Mexico 0
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 5
Havana, Cuba
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan 0
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan 3
Montreal, Quebec (grass)
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba 0
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan 3
Canadian Red Ensign (1921-1957).svg  Canada 1
bye
Canadian Red Ensign (1921-1957).svg  Canada

Final

United States vs. Japan

Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
United States
5
Town & Tennis Club, Chicago, Illinois [4]
1–3 June 1928
Clay
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg
Japan
0
12345
1 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg
Bill Tilden
Tamio Abe
6
2
6
3
6
0
   
2 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg
John Hennessey
Yoshiro Ota
8
6
6
3
6
3
   
3 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg
George Lott  /  Bill Tilden
Tamio Abe  /  Teizo Toba
6
1
10
8
6
2
   
4 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg
Wilbur Coen
Tamio Abe
7
9
6
2
6
4
7
5
  
5 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg
Bill Tilden
Yoshiro Ota
6
8
6
3
6
1
6
0
  

Europe Zone

Draw

First Round
7 April–12 May
Second Round
11–26 May
Quarterfinals
7–11 June
Semifinals
20–24 June
Final
13–15 July
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland Zürich, Switzerland
byeFlag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 2
British Raj Red Ensign.svg  India British Raj Red Ensign.svg  India 3 Turin, Italy (clay)
byeBritish Raj Red Ensign.svg  India 1
Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 5 Rome, Italy (clay)Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy 4
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 0Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 0
Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy 4Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy 4 Felixstowe, England (grass)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 1Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy 4
Flag of Yugoslavia (1918-1943).svg  Yugoslavia 1 Helsinki, Finland (clay)Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 1
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 4Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 4Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 5 Birmingham, England (grass)
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 1Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 4
Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg  Germany 4 Berlin, Germany (clay)Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 1
Flag of Greece (1822-1978).svg  Greece 1Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg  Germany 3
Flag of Spain (1785-1873, 1875-1931).svg  Spain 3Flag of Spain (1785-1873, 1875-1931).svg  Spain 2 Milan, Italy (clay)
Flag of Chile.svg  Chile 2Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy 3
Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg  Poland 0 Copenhagen, DenmarkFlag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia 2
Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 5Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 1
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria 4Flag of Austria.svg  Austria 4 The Hague, Netherlands (clay)
Flag of the Philippines (1919-1936).svg  Philippines 1Flag of Austria.svg  Austria 0
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 0 Noordwijk, Netherlands (clay)Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 3
Flag of Hungary (1915-1918, 1919-1946).svg  Hungary 5Flag of Hungary (1915-1918, 1919-1946).svg  Hungary 2
Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland 0Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 3 Prague, Czechoslovakia
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 5Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 2
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden w/o Stockholm, SwedenFlag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia 3
Red Ensign of South Africa (1912-1951).svg  South Africa Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 1
byeFlag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia 4
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia w/o
bye Lisbon, Portugal (clay)Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 1
byeFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 4
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand

Final

Italy vs. Czechoslovakia

Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg
Italy
3
Milan, Italy [5]
13–15 July 1928
Clay
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
Czechoslovakia
2
12345
1 Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
Uberto De Morpurgo
Pavel Machenauer
6
3
6
3
6
4
   
2 Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
Placido Gaslini
Jan Koželuh
1
6
7
9
6
3
4
6
  
3 Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
Placido Gaslini  /  Uberto De Morpurgo
Jan Koželuh  /  Pavel Machenauer
6
8
6
4
4
6
4
6
  
4 Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
Uberto De Morpurgo
Jan Koželuh
6
1
6
2
6
0
   
5 Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
Placido Gaslini
Pavel Machenauer
0
6
6
4
6
4
6
3
  

Inter-Zonal Final

United States vs. Italy

Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
United States
4
Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France [6]
20–22 July 1928
Clay
Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg
Italy
1
12345
1 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg
John Hennessey
Uberto De Morpurgo
6
4
7
5
6
2
   
2 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg
Frank Hunter
Placido Gaslini
6
1
6
1
6
0
   
3 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg
John Hennessey  /  George Lott
Placido Gaslini  /  Uberto De Morpurgo
6
2
6
3
6
1
   
4 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg
Frank Hunter
Uberto De Morpurgo
4
6
8
6
3
6
6
3
3
6
 
5 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg
John Hennessey
Placido Gaslini
7
5
6
3
6
4
   

Challenge Round

France vs. United States

Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg
France
4
Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France [3]
27–29 July 1928
Clay
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
United States
1
12345
1 Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
René Lacoste
Bill Tilden
6
1
4
6
4
6
6
2
3
6
 
2 Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Henri Cochet
John Hennessey
5
7
9
7
6
3
6
0
  
3 Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Jean Borotra  /  Henri Cochet
Frank Hunter  /  Bill Tilden
6
4
6
8
7
5
4
6
6
2
 
4 Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Henri Cochet
Bill Tilden
9
7
8
6
6
4
   
5 Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
René Lacoste
John Hennessey
4
6
6
1
7
5
6
3
  

See also

References

  1. Bud Collins (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. pp. 495–506. ISBN   978-0942257700.
  2. Max Robertson (1974). The Encyclopedia of Tennis. London: Allen & Unwin. p. 383. ISBN   0047960426.
  3. 1 2 "France v United States". daviscup.com.
  4. "United States v Japan". daviscup.com.
  5. "Italy v Czechoslovakia". daviscup.com.
  6. "United States v Italy". daviscup.com.