1934 International Lawn Tennis Challenge

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1934 International Lawn Tennis Challenge
Details
Duration14 July 1933 – 31 July 1934
Edition29th
Teams27
Champion
Winning nationFlag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
1933
1935

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 (with 17 teams taking part in the qualifying rounds), 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.

Contents

In the America Inter-Zonal Final the United States received a walkover due to Brazil's absence, while in the Europe Zone final Australia defeated Czechoslovakia. The United States defeated Australia in the Inter-Zonal play-off, but would fall to Great Britain in the Challenge Round. The final was played at the All England Club Centre Court in Wimbledon, London, England on 28–31 July. [1] [2] [3]

America Zone

North & Central America Zone

Semifinals
24–27 May
Final
30 May–1 June
Wilmington, DE, United States (grass)
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 5
Baltimore, MD, United States (grass)
Canadian Red Ensign (1921-1957).svg  Canada 0
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 5
Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg  Mexico 0
bye
Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg  Mexico

South America Zone

Final
Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg  Brazil w/o
Flag of Peru (1825-1884).svg  Peru

Americas Inter-Zonal Final

United States vs. Brazil

United States defeated Brazil by walkover. [4]

Europe Zone

Qualifying round

First Round
Brussels, Belgium
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 3
Flag of Hungary (1915-1918, 1919-1946).svg  Hungary 2

Main Draw

First RoundQuarterfinals
7–10 June
Semifinals
15–17 June
Final
13–15 July
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Eastbourne, England (grass)
bye
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 4
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan 1
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan
Paris, France (clay)
bye
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 3
Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg  France 2
Flag of Germany (1933-1935).svg  Germany
Paris, France (clay)
bye
Flag of Germany (1933-1935).svg  Germany 2
Paris, France (clay)
Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg  France 3
Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg  France 5
Prague, Czechoslovakia (clay)
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria 0
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 3
Lucerne, Switzerland
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia 2
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 5
Rome, Italy (clay)
British Raj Red Ensign.svg  India 0
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 0
Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy 5
bye
Milan, Italy (clay)
Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy
Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy 2
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia 3
bye
Prague, Czechoslovakia
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia 4
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 1
bye
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand

Final

Czechoslovakia vs. Australia

Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
Czechoslovakia
2
Prague, Czechoslovakia [5]
13–15 July 1934
Clay
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Australia
3
12345
1 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Roderich Menzel
Vivian McGrath
10
8
6
2
8
6
   
2 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Ladislav Hecht
Jack Crawford
4
6
2
6
2
6
   
3 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Ladislav Hecht  /  Roderich Menzel
Jack Crawford  /  Adrian Quist
4
6
3
6
4
6
   
4 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Roderich Menzel
Jack Crawford
6
4
6
4
2
6
8
6
  
5 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Ladislav Hecht
Vivian McGrath
6
3
2
6
1
6
5
7
  

Inter-Zonal Final

United States vs. Australia

Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
United States
3
Centre Court, All England Club, Wimbledon, England [6]
21–25 July 1934
Grass
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Australia
2
12345
1 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Frank Shields
Jack Crawford
1
6
2
6
10
12
   
2 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Sidney Wood
Vivian McGrath
5
7
4
6
6
1
7
9
  
3 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
George Lott  /  Lester Stoefen
Jack Crawford  /  Adrian Quist
6
4
6
4
2
6
6
4
  
4 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Sidney Wood
Jack Crawford
6
3
9
7
4
6
4
6
6
2
 
5 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Frank Shields
Vivian McGrath
6
4
6
2
6
4
   

Challenge Round

Great Britain vs. United States

Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Great Britain
4
Centre Court, All England Club, Wimbledon, England [3]
28–31 July 1934
Grass
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
United States
1
12345
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Bunny Austin
Frank Shields
6
4
6
4
6
1
   
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Fred Perry
Sidney Wood
6
1
4
6
5
7
6
0
6
3
 
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Pat Hughes  /  Harry Lee
George Lott  /  Lester Stoefen
5
7
0
6
6
4
7
9
  
4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Fred Perry
Frank Shields
6
4
4
6
6
2
15
13
  
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Bunny Austin
Sidney Wood
6
4
6
0
6
8
6
3
  

See also

References

  1. Bud Collins (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. pp. 495–496, 499. ISBN   978-0942257700.
  2. Max Robertson (1974). The Encyclopedia of Tennis. London: Allen & Unwin. p. 384. ISBN   0047960426.
  3. 1 2 "Great Britain v United States". daviscup.com.
  4. "United States v Brazil". daviscup.com.
  5. "Czechoslovakia v Australia". daviscup.com.
  6. "United States v Australia". daviscup.com.