Template:Davis Cup season The 1961 Davis Cup was the 50th edition of the Davis Cup, the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 28 teams entered the Europe Zone, 7 teams entered the Americas Zone, and 7 teams entered the Eastern Zone. Ecuador, Indonesia and Morocco made their first appearances in the tournament.
The United States defeated Mexico in the America Zone final, India defeated Japan in the Eastern Zone final, and Italy defeated Sweden in the Europe Zone final. In the Inter-Zonal Zone, the United States defeated India in the semifinal, and then Italy defeated the United States in the final. In the Challenge Round Italy were defeated by the defending champions Australia. The final was played at Kooyong Stadium in Melbourne, Australia on 26–28 December.[1][2][3]
America Zone
Draw
Final
United States vs. Mexico Template:DavisCupbox
Eastern Zone
Draw
Final
India vs. Japan Template:DavisCupbox
Europe Zone
Draw
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Final
Italy vs. Sweden Template:DavisCupbox
Inter-Zonal Zone
Draw
Semifinals
India vs. United States Template:DavisCupbox
Final
Italy vs. United States Template:DavisCupbox
Challenge Round
Australia vs. Italy Template:DavisCupbox