1927 International Lawn Tennis Challenge
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The 1927 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 22nd edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 21 teams entered the Europe Zone, while 4 entered the America Zone.
France defeated Japan in the Inter-Zonal play-off. The French defeated the United States, capturing their first championship, and ending the USA's 6-year run. The final was played at the Germantown Cricket Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States on 8–10 September.[1][2][3]
Contents
America Zone
Draw
1st round 18–31 July |
Final 18–20 August |
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Final
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Mount Royal Tennis Club, Montreal, Canada 18–20 August 1927 grass |
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Europe Zone
Draw
Second round
![]() France 5 |
Racing Club de France, Paris, France 14–16 May 1927 clay |
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Final
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Copenhagen, Denmark 21–22 July 1927 clay |
![]() France 3 |
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Inter-Zonal Zone
![]() Japan 0 |
Longwood Cricket Club, Boston, MA, United States 25–27 August 1927 grass |
![]() France 3 |
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Challenge Round
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Germantown Cricket Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 8–10 September 1927 Grass |
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