1938 International Lawn Tennis Challenge Explained

The 1938 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 33rd edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 21 teams entered the Europe Zone, while 4 entered the Americas Zone.

Australia defeated Japan in the Americas Zone final, while in the Europe Zone final Germany defeated Yugoslavia. Australia defeated Germany in the Inter-Zonal play-off, but were defeated in the Challenge Round by defending champions the United States. The final was played at the Germantown Cricket Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States on 3–5 September.[1] [2]

America Zone

Final

Australia vs. Japan

Europe Zone

Final

Germany vs. Yugoslavia

Inter-Zonal Final

Australia vs. Germany

Challenge Round

United States vs. Australia

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Bud Collins. The Bud Collins History of Tennis. 2010. New Chapter Press. [New York]. 978-0942257700. 495–496, 499. 2nd.
  2. Book: The Encyclopedia of Tennis. 1974. Allen & Unwin. London. 0047960426. Max Robertson. 384.