The World Group was the highest level of Davis Cup competition in 2003. The first-round losers went into the Davis Cup World Group playoffs, and the winners progress to the quarterfinals. The quarterfinalists were guaranteed a World Group spot for 2004.
Participating teams Participating teams
Draw
First round
Romania vs. France
Netherlands vs. Switzerland
Australia vs. Great Britain
Sweden vs. Brazil
Croatia vs. United States
Spain vs. Belgium
Argentina vs. Germany
Czech Republic vs. Russia
Quarterfinals France vs. Switzerland
Sweden vs. Australia
Spain vs. Croatia
Argentina vs. Russia
Semifinals Australia vs. Switzerland
Spain vs. Argentina
Final Australia vs. Spain
Anthem incident Himno de Riego, an obsolete anthem of Spain, was played in the Australia vs Spain match. Juan Antonio Gomez Angulo, Spain's sport minister, left the stadium in protest and returned after the organizer apologized. For similar incidents, see list of wrong anthems incidents.
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