1986 Davis Cup
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The 1986 Davis Cup (also known as the 1986 Davis Cup by NEC for sponsorship purposes) was the 75th edition of the Davis Cup, the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. This year's tournament marked the introduction of the Africa Zone, which served as a qualifying sub-round for the Europe Zone. 71 teams would enter the competition, 16 in the World Group, 33 in the Europe Zone (including 9 in the Africa Zone), 13 in the Eastern Zone, and 9 in the Americas Zone. Bangladesh, Ivory Coast, Libya, Malta and Syria made their first appearances in the tournament.
Australia defeated the two-time defending champions Sweden in the final, held at the Kooyong Stadium in Melbourne, Australia, on 26–28 December, to win their 26th Davis Cup title.[1][2]
World Group
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Draw
Final
Australia vs. Sweden
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Kooyong Stadium, Melbourne, Australia[2] 26–28 December 1986 Grass |
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Relegation play-offs
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Date: 3–5 October
| Home team | Score | Visiting team | Location | Door | Surface |
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| File:Flag of Germany.svg West Germany | 5–0 | File:Flag of Ecuador (1900–2009).svg Ecuador | Essen | Indoor | Carpet |
| File:Flag of Spain.svg Spain | 5–0 | File:Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand | Barcelona | Outdoor | Clay |
| File:Flag of India.svg India | 4–1 | File:Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union | New Delhi | Outdoor | Grass |
| File:Flag of Paraguay (1954-1988).svg Paraguay | 3–2 | File:Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark | Asunción | Outdoor | Clay |
- File:Flag of India.svg India, File:Flag of Paraguay (1954-1988).svg Paraguay, File:Flag of Spain.svg Spain and File:Flag of Germany.svg West Germany remain in the World Group in 1987.
- File:Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark, File:Flag of Ecuador (1900–2009).svg Ecuador, File:Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand and File:Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union are relegated to Zonal competition in 1987.
Americas Zone
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- File:Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina are promoted to the World Group in 1987.
Eastern Zone
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- File:Flag of South Korea (1984–1997).svg South Korea are promoted to the World Group in 1987.
Europe Zone
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Africa Zone
- File:Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Zimbabwe and File:Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria qualified to the Europe Zone main draws.
Europe Zone A
- File:Flag of France.svg France are promoted to the World Group in 1987.
Europe Zone B
- File:Flag of Israel.svg Israel are promoted to the World Group in 1987.
References
- General
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- Specific
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External links
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