1904 International Lawn Tennis Challenge Explained

The 1904 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the fourth edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup, and the first edition to be played outside American soil. As defending champions, the British Isles team played host to the competition, which featured teams from Belgium and France for the first time. Belgium and France would play for the right to challenge the British Isles for the cup. The ties were played at Worple Road (the former site of the All England Club) in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom from 27 June to 5 July. Despite Malcolm Whitman giving his word that an American team would enter, the Americans failed to make a challenge before the 7 March deadline.[1]

Final

Belgium vs. France

Challenge Round

British Isles vs. Belgium

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: No Tennis Challenge; Americans Will Not Enter a Team for Davis Trophy Contest.. The New York Times. 2011-02-02. 1904-03-08. PDF.