The 1990 Davis Cup (also known as the 1990 Davis Cup by NEC for sponsorship purposes) was the 79th edition of the Davis Cup, the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 85 teams would enter the competition, 16 in the World Group, 19 in the Americas Zone, 19 in the Asia/Oceania Zone, and 31 in the Europe/Africa Zone. Barbados, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago and Zambia made their first appearances in the tournament.
The United States defeated Australia in the final, held at the Florida Suncoast Dome in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States, on 30 November–2 December, to win their 29th title overall.[1][2]
World Group
Draw
Final
United States vs. Australia
World Group qualifying round
Date: 21–23 September
The eight losing teams in the World Group first round ties and eight winners of the Zonal Group I final round ties competed in the World Group qualifying round for spots in the 1991 World Group.
France,
Israel,
Mexico,
Spain,
Sweden and
Yugoslavia remain in the World Group in 1991.
Belgium and
Canada are promoted to the World Group in 1991.
China,
Finland,
Great Britain,
South Korea,
Soviet Union and
Uruguay remain in Zonal Group I in 1991.
Netherlands and
Switzerland are relegated to Zonal Group I in 1991.
Americas Zone
Group I
Group II
Asia/Oceania Zone
Group I
China and
South Korea advance to World Group qualifying round.
Group II
Europe/Africa Zone
Group I
Soviet Union,
Great Britain,
Belgium and
Finland advance to World Group qualifying round.
Group II Europe
Group II Africa
References
- General
- "World Group 1990". DavisCup.com. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
- Specific
External links
- Davis Cup Official Website
- 1990 Davis Cup
- Davis Cups by year
- 1990 in men's tennis
- 1990 in American tennis