1933 International Lawn Tennis Challenge

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1933 International Lawn Tennis Challenge
Details
Duration31 March – 30 July 1933
Edition28th
Teams31
Champion
Winning NationFlag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
1932
1934

The 1933 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 28th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup . 24 teams would enter the Europe Zone; while 9 would enter the Americas Zone, 4 in North America and 5 in South America.

Contents

The United States defeated Argentina in the America Inter-Zonal Final, and Great Britain defeated Australia in the Europe Zone final. In the Inter-Zonal play-off Great Britain defeated United States, and went on to defeat France in the Challenge Round. Great Britain's victory ended France's six-year run as champions and gave the Great Britain team their first title since 1912. The final was played at Stade Roland Garros in Paris on 28–30 July. [1] [2] [3]

America Zone

North & Central America Zone

Semifinals
5–13 May
Final
18–20 May
Mexico City, Mexico (clay)
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 5
Montreal, Quebec (grass)
Flag of Mexico (1916-1934).svg  Mexico 0
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 5
Hot Springs (hard)
Canadian Red Ensign (1921-1957).svg  Canada 0
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba 1
Canadian Red Ensign (1921-1957).svg  Canada 4

South America Zone

QuarterfinalsSemifinals
31 March–2 April
Final
8–10 April
Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg  Brazil
Montevideo, Uruguay
Flag of Chile.svg  Chile w/o
Flag of Chile.svg  Chile 5
Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 0
Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay
Buenos Aires, Argentina (clay)
bye
Flag of Chile.svg  Chile 1
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 4
bye
Flag of Peru (1825-1884).svg  Peru
Flag of Peru (1825-1884).svg  Peru
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina w/o
bye
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina

Americas Inter-Zonal final

United States vs. Argentina

Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
United States
4
Chevy Chase Lawn Tennis Club, Chevy Chase, Maryland [4]
25–27 May 1933
Clay
Flag of Argentina.svg
Argentina
0
12345
1 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Argentina.svg
Ellsworth Vines
Adriano Zappa
6
2
6
3
6
4
   
2 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Argentina.svg
Wilmer Allison
Américo Cattaruzza
6
2
6
4
6
3
   
3 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Argentina.svg
George Lott  /  John Van Ryn
Adelmar Echeverria  /  Adriano Zappa
6
1
6
4
6
1
   
4 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Argentina.svg
Ellsworth Vines
Américo Cattaruzza
7
5
6
1
5
7
6
1
  
5 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Argentina.svg
Wilmer Allison
Adriano Zappa
6
2
6
1
2
2
  not
completed

Europe Zone

Draw

First Round
21 April–9 May
Second Round
12–21 May
Quarterfinals
8–13 June
Semifinals
17–20 June
Final
13–15 July
Flag of Greece (1822-1978).svg  Greece Athens, Greece
byeFlag of Greece (1822-1978).svg  Greece 4
Flag of Romania.svg  Romania Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 1 Prague, Czechoslovakia
byeFlag of Greece (1822-1978).svg  Greece 0
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia Prague, CzechoslovakiaFlag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia 5
byeFlag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia 5
Flag of Monaco.svg  Monaco Flag of Monaco.svg  Monaco 0 Eastbourne, England (grass)
byeFlag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia 0
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland w/o London, England (clay)Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 5
British Raj Red Ensign.svg  India Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 0
Flag of Spain (1931-1939).svg  Spain 1Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 5 Eastbourne, England (grass)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 4Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 4
Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy 4 Genoa, Italy (clay)Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy 1
Flag of Yugoslavia (1918-1943).svg  Yugoslavia 1Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy 4
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 2Flag of Austria.svg  Austria 1 Wimbledon, England (grass)
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria 3Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 3
Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 2 Dublin, Ireland (grass)Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 2
Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland 3Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland 0
Flag of Hungary (1915-1918, 1919-1946).svg  Hungary 0Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan 5 Berlin, Germany (clay)
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan 5Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan 4
Flag of Germany (1933-1935).svg  Germany 5 Berlin, GermanyFlag of Germany (1933-1935).svg  Germany 1
Flag of Egypt (1922-1958).svg  Egypt 0Flag of Germany (1933-1935).svg  Germany 4
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 3Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 1 Paris, France (clay)
Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg  Poland 2Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan 2
bye Basel, SwitzerlandFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 3
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland 1
byeFlag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg  South Africa 4 London, England (grass)
Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg  South Africa Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg  South Africa 2
bye Oslo, Norway (clay)Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 3
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 0
byeFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia

Final

Great Britain vs. Australia

Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Great Britain
3
Centre Court, All England Club, Wimbledon, England [5]
13–15 July 1933
Grass
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Australia
2
12345
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Bunny Austin
Jack Crawford
6
4
2
6
2
6
3
6
  
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Fred Perry
Vivian McGrath
6
2
6
4
6
2
   
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Pat Hughes  /  Fred Perry
Adrian Quist  /  Don Turnbull
7
5
6
4
3
6
6
3
  
4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Bunny Austin
Vivian McGrath
6
4
7
5
6
3
   
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Harry Lee
Jack Crawford
6
8
5
7
4
6
   

Inter-Zonal final

Great Britain vs. United States

Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Great Britain
4
Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France [6]
21–23 July 1933
Clay
Flag of the United States.svg
United States
1
12345
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Flag of the United States.svg
Bunny Austin
Ellsworth Vines
6
1
6
1
6
4
   
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Flag of the United States.svg
Fred Perry
Wilmer Allison
6
1
7
5
6
4
   
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Flag of the United States.svg
Pat Hughes  /  Fred Perry
George Lott  /  John Van Ryn
6
8
4
6
1
6
   
4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Flag of the United States.svg
Bunny Austin
Wilmer Allison
6
2
7
9
6
3
6
4
  
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Flag of the United States.svg
Fred Perry
Ellsworth Vines
1
6
6
0
4
6
7
5
7
6
 
retired

Challenge Round

France vs. Great Britain

Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg
France
2
Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France [3]
28–30 July 1933
Clay
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Great Britain
3
12345
1 Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
André Merlin
Bunny Austin
3
6
4
6
0
6
   
2 Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Henri Cochet
Fred Perry
10
8
4
6
6
8
6
3
1
6
 
3 Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Jean Borotra  /  Jacques Brugnon
Pat Hughes  /  Harry Lee
6
3
8
6
6
2
   
4 Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Henri Cochet
Bunny Austin
5
7
6
4
4
6
6
4
6
4
 
5 Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
André Merlin
Fred Perry
6
4
6
8
2
6
5
7
  

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