1946 Davis Cup

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1946 Davis Cup
Details
Duration2 May – 30 December 1946
Edition35th
Teams19
Champion
Winning NationFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States
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The 1946 Davis Cup was the 35th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. The trophy and tournament were renamed for the founder, Dwight F. Davis, upon his death in 1945. This was the first edition since the end of World War II. 15 teams entered the Europe Zone, and 5 teams entered the America Zone.

Contents

The United States defeated Mexico in the America Zone final, and Sweden defeated Yugoslavia in the Europe Zone final. The USA defeated Sweden in the Inter-Zonal play-off, and then defeated defending champions Australia in the Challenge Round. The final was played at Kooyong Stadium in Melbourne, Australia on 26–30 December. [1] [2] [3]

America Zone

Draw

Quarterfinals
14–16 June		Semifinals
13–15 June		Final
29 June–1 July
Canadian Red Ensign (1921-1957).svg  Canada
Montreal, Canada (grass)
bye
Canadian Red Ensign (1921-1957).svg  Canada 0
Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg  Mexico 5
Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg  Mexico
South Orange, NJ, United States (grass)
bye
Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg  Mexico 0
St. Louis, MO, United States (clay)
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 5
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 5
Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg  Philippines 0
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States w/o
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
bye
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand

Final

United States vs. Mexico

Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
United States
5		 Orange Lawn Tennis Club, South Orange, NJ, United States [4]
29 June–1 July 1946
Grass		Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg
Mexico
0
12345
1 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg 		Frank Parker
Rolando Vega 		6
0		6
0		6
2		   
2 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg 		Bill Talbert
Armando Vega 		6
1		6
2		6
1		   
3 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg 		Gardnar Mulloy  /  Bill Talbert
Armando Vega  /  Rolando Vega 		6
0		9
7		6
2		   
4 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg 		Frank Parker
Armando Vega 		6
3		6
3		6
2		   
5 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg 		Gardnar Mulloy
Francisco Guerrero Arcocha 		6
3		6
4		6
4		   

Europe Zone

Draw

First round
2–12 May		Quarterfinals
24–26 May		Semifinals
9–14 June		Final
14–17 July
Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland
Stockholm, Sweden (clay)
bye
Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland 0
Stockholm, Sweden (clay)
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 5
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 5
Stockholm, Sweden (clay)
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 0
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 4
Brussels, Belgium
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 1
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 5
Brussels, Belgium
Flag of Monaco.svg  Monaco 0
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 3
Copenhagen, Denmark (clay)
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  China 2
Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 1
Varberg, Sweden (clay)
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  China 4
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 3
Paris, France (clay)
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia 2
Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg  France 5
Montreux, Switzerland
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 0
Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg  France 3
Barcelona, Spain (clay)
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland 2
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg  Spain 2
Paris, France (clay)
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland 3
Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg  France 2
Zagreb, Yugoslavia
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia 3
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia 5
Prague, Czechoslovakia
Flag of Egypt (1922-1958).svg  Egypt 0
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia 3
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia 2
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia w/o

Final

Sweden vs. Yugoslavia

Flag of Sweden.svg
Sweden
3		Centercourt, Varberg, Sweden [5]
14–17 July 1946
Clay		Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg
Yugoslavia
2
12345
1 Flag of Sweden.svg
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg 		Torsten Johansson
Dragutin Mitić 		6
4		6
1		1
6 		2
6 		0
6 		 
2 Flag of Sweden.svg
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg 		Lennart Bergelin
Josip Palada 		2
6 		2
6 		3
6 		   
3 Flag of Sweden.svg
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg 		Lennart Bergelin  /  Torsten Johansson
Dragutin Mitić  /  Josip Palada 		6
1		3
6 		3
6 		8
6		6
2		 
4 Flag of Sweden.svg
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg 		Torsten Johansson
Josip Palada 		6
3		6
4		6
4		   
5 Flag of Sweden.svg
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg 		Lennart Bergelin
Dragutin Mitić 		5
7 		3
6 		6
3		6
1		10
8		 

Inter-Zonal Final

United States vs. Sweden

Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
United States
5		 West Side Tennis Club, Forest Hills, NY, United States [6]
13–15 September 1946
Grass		Flag of Sweden.svg
Sweden
0
12345
1 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Sweden.svg 		Jack Kramer
Torsten Johansson 		6
2		6
2		6
2		   
2 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Sweden.svg 		Frank Parker
Lennart Bergelin 		6
0		6
3		6
1		   
3 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Sweden.svg 		Gardnar Mulloy  /  Bill Talbert
Lennart Bergelin  /  Torsten Johansson 		3
6 		9
7		3
6 		6
0		8
6		 
4 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Sweden.svg 		Jack Kramer
Lennart Bergelin 		6
2		6
2		8
6		   
5 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Flag of Sweden.svg 		Frank Parker
Torsten Johansson 		9
7		6
2		6
1		   

Challenge Round

Australia vs. United States

Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Australia
0		 Kooyong Stadium, Melbourne, Australia [3]
26–30 December 1946
Grass		Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
United States
5
12345
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg 		John Bromwich
Ted Schroeder 		6
3		1
6 		2
6 		6
0		3
6 		 
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg 		Dinny Pails
Jack Kramer 		6
8 		2
6 		7
9 		   
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg 		John Bromwich  /  Adrian Quist
Jack Kramer  /  Ted Schroeder 		2
6 		5
7 		4
6 		   
4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg 		John Bromwich
Jack Kramer 		6
8 		4
6 		4
6 		   
5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg 		Dinny Pails
Gardnar Mulloy 		3
6 		3
6 		4
6 		   

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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 "Australia v United States". daviscup.com.
  4. ↑ "United States v Mexico". daviscup.com.
  5. ↑ "Sweden v Yugoslavia". daviscup.com.
  6. ↑ "United States v Sweden". daviscup.com.
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