The 1986 Davis Cup (also known as the 1986 Davis Cup by NEC for sponsorship purposes) was the 75th edition of the Davis Cup, the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. This year's tournament marked the introduction of the Africa Zone, which served as a qualifying sub-round for the Europe Zone. 71 teams would enter the competition, 16 in the World Group, 33 in the Europe Zone (including 9 in the Africa Zone), 13 in the Eastern Zone, and 9 in the Americas Zone. Bangladesh, Ivory Coast, Libya, Malta and Syria made their first appearances in the tournament.
Australia defeated the two-time defending champions Sweden in the final, held at the Kooyong Stadium in Melbourne, Australia, on 26–28 December, to win their 26th Davis Cup title.
World Group
Participating teams
Draw
Final Australia vs. Sweden
Relegation play-offs
Date: 3–5 October
Home team Score Visiting team Location Door Surface 5–0 Essen Indoor Carpet 5–0 Barcelona Outdoor Clay 4–1 New Delhi Outdoor Grass 3–2 Asunción Outdoor Clay
, , and remain in the World Group in 1987. , , and are relegated to Zonal competition in 1987.
Americas Zone
are promoted to the World Group in 1987.
Eastern Zone
are promoted to the World Group in 1987.
Europe Zone
Africa Zone
and qualified to the Europe Zone main draws.
Europe Zone A
are promoted to the World Group in 1987.
Europe Zone B
are promoted to the World Group in 1987.
References General
Specific
External links Davis Cup Official Website