In today's world, 1953 Davis Cup has become a topic of great importance and interest to a wide variety of people. From its relevance in the professional sphere to its impact on daily life, 1953 Davis Cup has captured the attention of individuals of all ages and occupations. With a fascinating history and a promising future, 1953 Davis Cup is a topic that deserves to be explored in depth. In this article, we will examine the most relevant aspects of 1953 Davis Cup and its influence on different aspects of life, providing an overview that will serve as a basis for understanding its importance and possible repercussions.
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Duration | 24 April – 31 December 1953 |
Edition | 42nd |
Teams | 30 |
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Winning Nation | Australia |
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The 1953 Davis Cup was the 42nd edition of the Davis Cup, the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 24 teams entered the Europe Zone, 6 teams entered the America Zone, and India was the sole competitor in the Eastern Zone. This year saw the first appearances in the competition of both Ceylon and a team representing the West Indies. For the first time play took place on the African continent, when the first-round Europe Zone tie between Egypt and Austria was held in Cairo.
The United States defeated Canada in the America Zone final, and Belgium defeated Denmark in the Europe Zone final. In the Inter-Zonal Zone, Belgium defeated India in the semifinal, and then lost to the United States in the final. In the Challenge Round the United States were defeated by the defending champions Australia. The final was played at Kooyong Stadium in Melbourne, Australia on 28–31 December.
Quarterfinals 11–20 July | Semifinals 25 July–10 August | Final 14–16 September | |||||||||||
Vancouver, Canada (grass) | |||||||||||||
Japan | 0 | ||||||||||||
Kingston, Jamaica (grass) | |||||||||||||
United States | 5 | ||||||||||||
United States | 5 | ||||||||||||
Caribbean/West Indies | 0 | ||||||||||||
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Montreal, Canada (grass) | |||||||||||||
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United States | 5 | ||||||||||||
Canada | 0 | ||||||||||||
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Montreal, Canada (grass) | |||||||||||||
Cuba | |||||||||||||
Cuba | 2 | ||||||||||||
Montreal, Canada (grass) | |||||||||||||
Canada | 3 | ||||||||||||
Mexico | 2 | ||||||||||||
Canada | 3 | ||||||||||||
Canada vs. United States
Canada 0 |
Mount Royal Tennis Club, Montreal, Canada 14–16 September 1953 Grass |
United States 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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First Round 24 April–5 May | Second Round 13–19 May | Quarterfinals 10–14 June | Semifinals 10–13 July | Final 18–20 July | |||||||||||||||||||
West Germany | West Berlin | ||||||||||||||||||||||
bye | West Germany | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
South Africa | w/o | South Africa | 2 | Paris, France (clay) | |||||||||||||||||||
Monaco | West Germany | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
France | Zagreb, Yugoslavia | France | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
bye | France | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Yugoslavia | 5 | Yugoslavia | 1 | Paris, France (clay) | |||||||||||||||||||
Switzerland | 0 | France | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Denmark | Vienna, Austria (clay) | Denmark | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
bye | Denmark | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Egypt | 1 | Austria | 0 | Copenhagen, Denmark (clay) | |||||||||||||||||||
Austria | 4 | Denmark | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Philippines | Helsinki, Finland | Philippines | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
bye | Philippines | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Finland | 4 | Finland | 0 | Copenhagen, Denmark (clay) | |||||||||||||||||||
Ireland | 1 | Denmark | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Spain | 5 | Barcelona, Spain (clay) | Belgium | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
Israel | 0 | Spain | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
bye | Sweden | 5 | Turin, Italy (clay) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sweden | Sweden | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Netherlands | 5 | Scheveningen, Netherlands (clay) | Italy | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
Ceylon | 0 | Netherlands | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
bye | Italy | 5 | Brussels, Belgium | ||||||||||||||||||||
Italy | Italy | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Luxembourg | 0 | Oslo, Norway (clay) | Belgium | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
Norway | 5 | Norway | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
bye | Great Britain | 5 | Brussels, Belgium (clay) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Great Britain | Great Britain | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Brazil | Budapest, Hungary | Belgium | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Hungary | w/o | Hungary | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
bye | Belgium | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Denmark vs. Belgium
Denmark 2 |
Copenhagen, Denmark 18–20 July 1953 Clay |
Belgium 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Semifinals 3–5 December | Final 17–19 December | |||||||
Perth, Australia (grass) | ||||||||
EUR | Belgium | 5 | ||||||
Brisbane, Australia (grass) | ||||||||
EAS | India | 0 | ||||||
EUR | Belgium | 1 | ||||||
AME | United States | 4 | ||||||
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AME | United States | |||||||
Belgium vs. India
Belgium 5 |
Perth, Australia 3–5 December 1953 Grass |
India 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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United States vs. Belgium
United States 4 |
Milton Courts, Brisbane, Australia 17–19 December 1953 Grass |
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Australia vs. United States
Australia 3 |
Kooyong Stadium, Melbourne, Australia 28–31 December 1953 Grass |
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