1906 International Lawn Tennis Challenge Explained

The 1906 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the sixth edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. As defending champions, the British Isles team played host to the competition. For the first time, the ties were not all played at the same location. The "World Group" ties were played at the Newport Athletic Club in Newport, Monmouthshire, England from 7–9 June, and the final was played at Worple Road (the former site of the All England Club) in Wimbledon, London, England on 15–18 June.[1] Britain retained the Cup for their fourth championship.[2]

Draw

1 Both semifinals were scratched and Australasia and the United States advanced to the final as Austria and France failed to appear.

Final

Australasia vs. United States

Challenge Round

British Isles vs. United States

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: 1906 International Lawn Tennis Challenge. daviscup.com.
  2. Web site: List of Davis Cup champions - Page 6. Reuters. 2011-02-02. 2007-12-01.