The 2001 Davis Cup (also known as the 2001 Davis Cup by

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, the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 139 teams entered the competition, 16 in the World Group, 29 in the Americas Zone, 32 in the Asia/Oceania Zone, and 62 in the Europe/Africa Zone.

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and

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made their first appearances in the tournament.

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defeated

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in the final, held at the

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, on 30 November–2 December, to win their 9th title and their first since

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. The French team achieved victory despite not playing a single match on home soil.

World Group

Draw

Final

Australia vs. France

World Group qualifying round

''Date: 21–23 September; 12–14 October'' The eight losing teams in the World Group first round ties and eight winners of the Zonal Group I final round ties competed in the World Group qualifying round for spots in the 2002 World Group. * , , , and remain in the World Group in 2002. * , and are promoted to the World Group in 2002. * , , , and remain in Zonal Group I in 2002. * , and are relegated to Zonal Group I in 2002.

Americas Zone

Group I

Group II

Group III

Group IV

Asia/Oceania Zone

Group I

Group II

Group III

Group IV

Europe/Africa Zone

Group I

Group II

Group III

Zone A

* Venue: National Centre,

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* Date: 16–20 May

Zone B

* Venue: Rose Hill Club,

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* Date: 23–27 May

Group IV – Zone A

Group IV – Zone B

References

;General * ;Specific

External links

Davis Cup official website
{{2001 ATP Tour Davis Cups by year