1928 International Lawn Tennis Challenge Explained

The 1928 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 23rd edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 27 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while six would enter the America Zone. Chile, Finland, and Norway made their first appearances in the competition.

The United States defeated Italy in the Inter-Zonal play-off, but would lose to France in the Challenge Round, giving France their second straight title. The final was played 27–29 July at the new Stade Roland Garros in Paris.^{[1] [2]}

America Zone

Final

United States vs. Japan

Europe Zone

Final

Italy vs. Czechoslovakia

Inter-Zonal Final

United States vs. Italy

Challenge Round

France vs. United States

See also

• 1928 Wightman Cup

External links

• Davis Cup official website

Notes and References

1. Book: Bud Collins. The Bud Collins History of Tennis. 2010. New Chapter Press. [New York]. 978-0942257700. 495–506. 2nd.
2. Book: The Encyclopedia of Tennis. 1974. Allen & Unwin. London. 0047960426. Max Robertson. 383.