1986 Davis Cup Europe Zone Explained

See main article: 1986 Davis Cup.

The Europe Zone was one of the three regional zones of the 1986 Davis Cup.

A new Africa Zone was contested for the first time, which served as a qualifying round for the Europe Zone. Teams from 9 African nations competed for 2 places in the Europe Zone main draws, joining an additional 24 teams. The winner of each sub-zone was then promoted to the following year's World Group.^[1]

France defeated Austria in the Zone A final, and Israel defeated Switzerland in the Zone B final, resulting in both France and Israel being promoted to the 1987 World Group.

Participating nations

Africa Zone:

Europe Zones:

Africa Zone

See main article: 1986 Davis Cup Africa Zone.

Draw

• and qualified to the Europe Zone main draws.

Europe Zone A

First round

Poland vs. Finland

Quarterfinals

Poland vs. Romania

Semifinals

Austria vs. Romania

Final

France vs. Austria

Europe Zone B

First round

Ireland vs. Belgium

Quarterfinals

Israel vs. Belgium

Semifinals

Netherlands vs. Israel

Final

Switzerland vs. Israel

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.