Template:Davis Cup season The 1959 Davis Cup was the 48th edition of the Davis Cup, the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 27 teams entered the Europe Zone, 8 teams entered the Eastern Zone, and 7 teams entered the America Zone. The Europe Zone was modified so that only the previous year's semifinalists were guaranteed first round byes, allowing more countries to compete. Colombia made its first appearance in the tournament.
Australia defeated Cuba in the Americas Inter-Zonal final, India defeated the Philippines in the Eastern Zone final, and Italy defeated Spain in the Europe Zone final. In the Inter-Zonal Zone, Australia defeated Italy in the semifinal, and then defeated India in the final. In the Challenge Round Australia defeated the defending champions the United States. The final was played at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, New York, United States on 28–31 August.[1][2][3]
America Zone
North & Central America Zone
South America Zone
Americas Inter-Zonal Final
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Eastern Zone
Draw
Final
India vs. Philippines Template:DavisCupbox
Europe Zone
Draw
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Final
Italy vs. Spain Template:DavisCupbox
Inter-Zonal Zone
Draw
Semifinals
Australia vs. Italy Template:DavisCupbox
Final
Australia vs. India Template:DavisCupbox
Challenge Round
United States vs. Australia Template:DavisCupbox