1928 International Lawn Tennis Challenge

Last updated
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

Related Research Articles

The 1921 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 16th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. In the playoff finals, newcomers Japan surprised Australasia 4–1, but would fall to defending champions the United States in the Challenge Round. The final was played 2–5 September at the West Side Tennis Club in New York City.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1922 International Lawn Tennis Challenge</span> 1922 edition of the International Lawn Tennis Challenge

The 1922 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 17th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. The tournament saw first-time entries from Italy and Romania. Australasia would storm through the preliminary round, but would fall to defending champions the United States in the challenge round. The final was played at the West Side Tennis Club in New York City, United States on 1–5 September.

The 1924 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 19th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. The tournament was, for the second straight year, divided into the America and Europe Zones. 17 teams competed in the Europe Zone, and 6 in America. China, Cuba, Hungary, Mexico, and New Zealand all competed for the first time, and South Africa and Austria returned to create the largest field to date.

The 1925 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 20th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. Sixteen teams would enter the Europe Zone, while 9 would enter the America Zone. Portugal, Poland and Sweden competed for the first time.

The 1926 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 21st edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 19 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while 5 would enter the America Zone.

The 1930 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 25th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. For the silver anniversary, 24 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while 4 would enter the America Zone.

The 1931 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 26th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup.

The 1932 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 27th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 22 teams would enter the Europe Zone; while 8 would enter the Americas Zone, 5 in North America and 3 in South America.

The 1934 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 29th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 10 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while only 5 would enter the Americas Zone, 3 in North America and 2 in South America. Due to the large number of entries in Europe, a "Qualifying Round" system was introduced in order to better manage the number of teams competing. European teams which lost before the 1933 Europe Zone semifinals would play-off against each other for four spots in the 1934 Europe Zone main draw.

The 1935 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 30th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. Due to increased political tensions in Europe, entries for the Europe Zone declined sharply, causing the qualifying round system to be scrapped. Only 11 teams would enter the Europe Zone, with 17 teams entering the qualifying rounds; while six would enter the Americas Zone, 4 in North America and 2 in South America. Estonia entered the tournament for the first time.

The 1937 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 32nd edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 20 teams entered the Europe Zone, while 4 teams entered the Americas Zone.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1939 International Lawn Tennis Challenge</span> 1939 edition of the International Lawn Tennis Challenge

The 1939 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 34th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 20 teams entered the Europe Zone, while 7 entered the America Zone.

The 1948 Davis Cup was the 37th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 25 teams entered the Europe Zone, and four teams entered the America Zone. Pakistan and Turkey made their first appearances in the competition.

The 1949 Davis Cup was the 38th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 24 teams would enter the Europe Zone, and 4 teams would enter the America Zone. Israel made its first appearance in the competition.

The 1955 Davis Cup was the 44th 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 3 teams entered the newly reinstated Eastern Zone. Burma competed for the first time.

The 1961 Davis Cup was the 50th edition of the Davis Cup, the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 28 teams entered the Europe Zone, 7 teams entered the Americas Zone, and 7 teams entered the Eastern Zone. Ecuador, Indonesia and Morocco made their first appearances in the tournament.

The 1971 Davis Cup was the 60th edition of the Davis Cup, the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 28 teams entered the Europe Zone, 13 teams entered the Americas Zone, and 9 teams entered the Eastern Zone. Bolivia made its first appearance in the tournament.

The 1972 Davis Cup was the 61st edition of the Davis Cup, the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 55 teams would enter the competition, 33 in the Europe Zone, 11 in the Americas Zone, and 11 in the Eastern Zone.

The 1979 Davis Cup was the 68th edition of the Davis Cup, the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 52 teams would enter the competition, 29 in the Europe Zone, 13 in the Americas Zone, and 10 in the Eastern Zone.

The 1980 Davis Cup was the 69th edition of the Davis Cup, the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 52 teams would enter the competition, 30 in the Europe Zone, 12 in the Americas Zone, and 10 in the Eastern Zone.

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.