1967 Davis Cup Explained

The 1967 Davis Cup was the 56th edition of the Davis Cup, the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 32 teams entered the Europe Zone, 9 teams entered the Eastern Zone, and 7 teams entered the America Zone.

Ecuador defeated the United States in the Americas Inter-Zonal final, India defeated Japan in the Eastern Inter-Zonal final, and Spain and South Africa were the winners of the two Europe sub-zones, defeating the Soviet Union and Brazil respectively.

In the Inter-Zonal Zone, Spain defeated Ecuador and South Africa defeated India in the semifinals, and then Spain defeated South Africa in the final. Spain were then defeated by the defending champions Australia in the Challenge Round. The final was played at the Milton Courts in Brisbane, Australia on 26–28 December.[1] [2]

America Zone

Americas Inter-Zonal Final

Ecuador vs. United States

Eastern Zone

Eastern Inter-Zonal Final

India vs. Japan

Europe Zone

Zone A

Zone A Final

Spain vs. Soviet Union

Zone B

Zone B Final

South Africa vs. Brazil

Inter-Zonal Zone

Semifinals

India vs. South Africa

Spain vs. Ecuador

Final

South Africa vs. Spain

Challenge Round

Australia vs. Spain

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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.