2009 Davis Cup
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| Duration | 6 March – 6 December 2009 |
| Edition | 98th |
| Champion | |
| Winning nation |  Spain |
← 2008 2010 → | |
The 2009 Davis Cup was the 98th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. Sixteen teams participated in the World Group and more than one hundred other took part in different regional groups. Spain won their fourth Davis Cup trophy, defending the title they had won the previous year. It is the first year that the ITF awarded ATP rankings points to the players competing in the World Group and related play-offs.[1]
World Group
[edit]| Participating Teams | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Argentina |
 Austria |
 Chile |
 Croatia |
 Czech Republic |
 France |
 Germany |
 Israel |
 Netherlands |
 Romania |
 Russia |
 Serbia |
Spain |
 Sweden |
 Switzerland |
 United States |
Draw
[edit]| First round 6–8 March | Quarterfinals 10–12 July | Semifinals 18–20 September | Final 4–6 December | |||||||||||||||
| Buenos Aires, Argentina (clay) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Argentina | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| Ostrava, Czech Republic (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Netherlands | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Argentina | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Ostrava, Czech Republic (indoor carpet) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Czech Republic | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| 8 | France | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Poreč, Croatia (indoor clay) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Czech Republic | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Czech Republic | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
| Birmingham, United States (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Croatia | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| 4 | United States | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Poreč, Croatia (indoor clay) | ||||||||||||||||||
 Switzerland | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| 4 | United States | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Poreč, Croatia (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Croatia | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Croatia | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| Barcelona, Spain (indoor clay) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Chile | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Czech Republic | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Malmö, Sweden (indoor carpet) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Spain | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| Israel | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Tel Aviv, Israel (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Sweden | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Israel | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sibiu, Romania (indoor carpet) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Russia | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| Romania | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Murcia, Spain (clay) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Russia | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Israel | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Spain | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Austria | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Marbella, Spain (clay) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Germany | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Germany | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Benidorm, Spain (clay) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Spain | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| Serbia | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Spain | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
Final
[edit] Spain 5 |
Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona, Spain[2] 4–6 December 2009 Clay (i) |
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World Group play-offs
[edit]- Date: 18–20 September
The eight losing teams in the World Group first round ties, and eight winners of the Group I second round ties compete in the World Group play-offs.
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Seeded teams |
Unseeded teams
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| Home team | Score | Visiting team | Location | Venue | Door | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chile |
3–2 | Austria |
Rancagua | Medialuna Monumental de Rancagua | Outdoor | Clay |
 Belgium |
3–2 |  Ukraine |
Charleroi | Spiroudome de Charleroi | Indoor | Clay |
 Brazil |
2–3 |  Ecuador |
Porto Alegre | Ginásio Gigantinho | Indoor | Clay |
| Netherlands |
1–4 | France |
Maastricht | MECC Maastricht | Indoor | Clay |
 South Africa |
1–4 |  India |
Johannesburg | Ellis Park Indoor Arena | Indoor | Hard |
| Serbia |
5–0 |  Uzbekistan |
Belgrade | Belgrade Arena | Indoor | Hard |
| Sweden |
4–1 | Romania |
Helsingborg | Idrottens Hus | Indoor | Hard |
 Italy |
2–3 | Switzerland |
Genova | Valletta Cambiaso Club | Outdoor | Clay |
Chile, 
France, 
Serbia, 
Sweden and 
Switzerland will remain in the World Group in 2010.
Belgium, 
Ecuador, and 
India are promoted to the World Group in 2010.
Brazil, 
Italy, 
South Africa, 
Ukraine and 
Uzbekistan will remain in Zonal Group I in 2010.
Austria, 
Netherlands and 
Romania are relegated to Zonal Group I in 2010.
Americas Zone
[edit]Group I
[edit]| Second Round Play-offs | First Round Play-offs | First Round | Second Round | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | Brazil | |||||||||||||||||
| bye | Tunja, Colombia (clay) | |||||||||||||||||
| bye | 1 | Brazil | 4 | |||||||||||||||
 Uruguay | Bogotá, Colombia (clay) |  Colombia | 1 | |||||||||||||||
| Uruguay | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Lima, Peru (clay) | Colombia | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| Uruguay | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2 |  Peru | 1 | Toronto, Canada (indoor hard) | |||||||||||||||
 Canada | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Lima, Peru (clay) |  Ecuador | 3 | Quito, Ecuador (clay) | |||||||||||||||
| Canada | 3 | Ecuador | 4 | |||||||||||||||
| 2 | Peru | 2 | 2 | Peru | 1 | |||||||||||||
| bye | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Peru | |||||||||||||||||
- Peru relegated to Group II in 2010.
- Brazil and Ecuador advance to World Group Play-off.
Group II
[edit]| Play-offs | First Round | Second Round | Third Round | |||||||||||||||
| Mexico City, Mexico | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1 |  Mexico | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
 Jamaica | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Jamaica | 0 | 1 | Mexico | 2 | ||||||||||||||
 Netherlands Antilles | 5 | Barquisimeto, Venezuela | 3 |  Venezuela | 3 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | Venezuela | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Netherlands Antilles | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Venezuela | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | 4 |  Dominican Republic | 3 | |||||||||||||||
 Guatemala | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Dominican Republic | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| Guatemala | 3 | 4 | Dominican Republic | 3 | ||||||||||||||
 Bahamas | 2 | Lambare, Paraguay | 2 |  Paraguay | 2 | |||||||||||||
| Bahamas | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Paraguay | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
Jamaica and 
Bahamas relegated to Group III in 2010.
Dominican Republic promoted to Group I in 2010.
Group III
[edit]|
Pool A
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Pool B
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Promotion Pool
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Relegation Pool
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El Salvador and 
Bolivia promoted to Group II in 2010.
Barbados and 
Honduras relegated to Group IV in 2010.
Group IV
[edit]| ARU | BER | ISV | TRI | PAN | ||
| 1 |  Aruba (4–0)
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2–1 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 2–1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Bermuda (3–1)
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1–2 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 3–0 | |
| 3 |  U.S. Virgin Islands (2–2)
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1–2 | 1–2 | 2–1 | 2–1 | |
| 4 |  Trinidad and Tobago (1–3)
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1–2 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 2–1 | |
| 5 |  Panama (0–4)
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1–2 | 0–3 | 1–2 | 1–2 |
Asia/Oceania Zone
[edit]Group I
[edit]| Third Round Play-offs | Second Round Play-offs | First Round Play-offs | First Round | Second Round | Third Round | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 |  Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nonthaburi, Thailand (hard) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| bye | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| bye | 1 | Australia | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Thailand | Thailand | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thailand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nonthaburi, Thailand (hard) | Chennai, India (hard) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| bye | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thailand | 0 | 1 | Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Kazakhstan | 5 | 4 | India | w/o | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei (hard) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| bye | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| bye | 4 | India | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Taipei County, Chinese Taipei (indoor carpet) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kazakhstan |  Chinese Taipei | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kazakhstan | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jiaxing, China (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chinese Taipei | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thailand | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 China | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| bye | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Osaka, Japan (indoor carpet) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| China | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| China | China | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| bye | 3 |  Japan | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| bye | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chuncheon City, South Korea (hard) | Namangan, Uzbekistan (indoor clay) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| China | 2 | 3 | Japan | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 |  South Korea | 3 | Uzbekistan | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| bye | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Namangan, Uzbekistan (indoor clay) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Uzbekistan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| bye | Uzbekistan | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | South Korea | 2 | South Korea | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| bye | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | South Korea | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thailand relegated to Group II in 2010.- India and Uzbekistan advance to World Group play-off.
- In the final round of Asia/Oceania Group play,
Australia refused to play India, citing security concerns about the scheduled site of Chennai. By forfeiting, India automatically advances to the World Group play-offs.
Group II
[edit]| Play-offs | First Round | Second Round | Third Round | |||||||||||||||
| Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1 |  Philippines | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Hong Kong |  Hong Kong | 1 | Manila, Philippines | |||||||||||||||
| Hong Kong | 5 | 1 | Philippines | 3 | ||||||||||||||
 Oman | 0 | Muscat, Oman | 4 |  Pakistan | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 4 | Pakistan | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Oman | 1 | Manila, Philippines | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Philippines | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Surakarta, Indonesia | 2 |  New Zealand | 1 | |||||||||||||||
 Indonesia | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 3 |  Kuwait | 2 | Hamilton, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||
| 3 | Kuwait | 1 | Indonesia | 0 | ||||||||||||||
 Malaysia | 4 | North Shore City, New Zealand | 2 | New Zealand | 5 | |||||||||||||
| Malaysia | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2 | New Zealand | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
Oman and 
Kuwait relegated to Group III in 2010.
Philippines promoted to Group I in 2010.
Group III
[edit]| Pool A | PAC | LIB | TJK | SIN | |
| 1 | Pacific Oceania (3–0) | 2–1 | 3–0 | 3–0 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Lebanon (2–1)
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1–2 | 2–1 | 2–1 | |
| 3 |  Tajikistan (1–2)
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0–3 | 1–2 | 3–0 | |
| 4 |  Singapore (0–3)
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0–3 | 1–2 | 0–3 |
| Pool B | SRI | SYR | KSA | IRI | |
| 1 |  Sri Lanka (3–0)
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3–0 | 3–0 | 2–1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Syria (2–1)
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0–3 | 3–0 | 3–0 | |
| 3 |  Saudi Arabia (1–2)
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0–3 | 0–3 | 2–1 | |
| 4 |  Iran (0–3)
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1–2 | 0–3 | 1–2 |
Top two teams advance to 1st–4th Play-off, bottom two teams advance to 5th–8th Play-off. Scores in italics carried over from pools.
| Promotion Pool | PAC | SRI | SYR | LIB | |
| 1 | Pacific Oceania (3–0) | 3–0 | 2–1 | 2–1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sri Lanka (2–1)
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0–3 | 3–0 | 3–0 | |
| 3 | Syria (1–2)
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1–2 | 0–3 | 3–0 | |
| 4 | Lebanon (0–3)
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1–2 | 0–3 | 0–3 |
| Relegation Pool | KSA | IRI | TJK | SIN | |
| 1 | Saudi Arabia (3–0)
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2–1 | 3–0 | 3–0 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Iran (2–1)
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1–2 | 2–1 | 3–0 | |
| 3 | Tajikistan (1–2)
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0–3 | 1–2 | 3–0 | |
| 4 | Singapore (0–3)
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0–3 | 0–3 | 0–3 |
- Pacific Oceania and
Sri Lanka promoted to Group II in 2010. 
Tajikistan and 
Singapore relegated to Group IV in 2010.
Group IV
[edit]| Pool A | VIE | UAE | BHR | YEM | IRQ | |
| 1 |  Vietnam (3–0)
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2–1 | 3–0 | 3–0 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  United Arab Emirates (2–1)
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1–2 | 2–1 | 3–0 | ||
| 3 |  Bahrain (1–2)
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0–3 | 1–2 | 2–1 | ||
| 4 |  Yemen (0–3)
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0–3 | 0–3 | 1–2 | ||
| 5 |  Iraq ()
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| Pool B | BAN | JOR | QAT | MYA | TKM | |
| 1 |  Bangladesh (4–0)
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2–1 | 3–0 | 2–1 | 3–0 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Jordan (3–1)
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1–2 | 3–0 | 2–1 | 3–0 | |
| 3 |  Qatar (2–2)
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0–3 | 0–3 | 2–1 | 3–0 | |
| 4 |  Myanmar (1–3)
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1–2 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 3–0 | |
| 5 |  Turkmenistan (0–4)
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0–3 | 0–3 | 0–3 | 0–3 |
Bangladesh and 
Vietnam are promoted to Asia/Oceania Group III in 2010.
Europe/Africa Zone
[edit]Group I
[edit]| Second Round Play-offs | First Round Play-offs | First Round | Second Round | |||||||||||||||
 Slovakia | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cagliari, Italy (clay) | ||||||||||||||||||
| bye | ||||||||||||||||||
| Slovakia | Slovakia | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| bye | Italy | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Italy | ||||||||||||||||||
| Bratislava, Slovakia (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| bye | ||||||||||||||||||
| Slovakia | 5 | |||||||||||||||||
 Macedonia | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
 Belarus | ||||||||||||||||||
| Minsk, Belarus (hard) | Johannesburg, South Africa (hard) | |||||||||||||||||
| bye | ||||||||||||||||||
| Belarus | 4 | Belarus | 0 | |||||||||||||||
| Johannesburg, South Africa (hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Macedonia | 1 | South Africa | 5 | |||||||||||||||
| South Africa | 5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Macedonia | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| bye | ||||||||||||||||||
| Renfrewshire, Great Britain (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ukraine | ||||||||||||||||||
| bye | Ukraine | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
 Great Britain | Great Britain | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| bye | ||||||||||||||||||
| Liverpool, Great Britain (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Great Britain | ||||||||||||||||||
| Great Britain | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
 Poland | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| bye | ||||||||||||||||||
| Liège, Belgium (clay) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Poland | ||||||||||||||||||
| Poland | Poland | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| bye | Belgium | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| bye | ||||||||||||||||||
| Belgium | ||||||||||||||||||
Macedonia and 
Great Britain relegated to Group II in 2010.- Italy, South Africa, Ukraine, and Belgium advance to World Group Play-off.
Group II
[edit]| Relegation Play-offs | First Round | Second Round | Third Round | |||||||||||||||
| Vilnius, Lithuania | ||||||||||||||||||
 Georgia | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Cairo, Egypt | Otočec, Slovenia | |||||||||||||||||
 Lithuania | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Georgia | 0 | Lithuania | 0 | |||||||||||||||
| Otočec, Slovenia | ||||||||||||||||||
 Egypt | 5 |  Slovenia | 5 | |||||||||||||||
| Slovenia | 5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Jūrmala, Latvia | ||||||||||||||||||
| Egypt | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Slovenia | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Jūrmala, Latvia | ||||||||||||||||||
 Latvia | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Latvia | 5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Gödöllő, Hungary | Plovdiv, Bulgaria | |||||||||||||||||
 Moldova | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Moldova | 2 | Latvia | 4 | |||||||||||||||
| Győr, Hungary | ||||||||||||||||||
 Hungary | 3 |  Bulgaria | 1 | |||||||||||||||
| Hungary | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Bulgaria | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Kolding, Denmark | ||||||||||||||||||
 Denmark | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Lyngby, Denmark | Naantali, Finland | |||||||||||||||||
 Finland | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Denmark | 3 | Finland | 3 | |||||||||||||||
| Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, Monaco | ||||||||||||||||||
 Montenegro | 2 |  Monaco | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| Montenegro | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Salo, Finland | ||||||||||||||||||
| Monaco | 5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Finland | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Algiers, Algeria | ||||||||||||||||||
 Cyprus | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
 Ireland | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
| Oran, Algeria | Nicosia, Cyprus | |||||||||||||||||
 Algeria | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Algeria | 0 | Ireland | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| Nicosia, Cyprus | ||||||||||||||||||
 Portugal | 5 | Cyprus | 3 | |||||||||||||||
| Cyprus | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Portugal | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
Georgia, 
Moldova, 
Montenegro, and 
Algeria relegated to Group III in 2010.
Latvia and 
Finland promoted to Group I in 2010
Group III
[edit]Section A
[edit]|
Group A
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Group B
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Promotion Play-Off Group
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Relegation Play-Off Group
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Estonia and 
Turkey are promoted to Europe/Africa Group II in 2010.
Rwanda and 
Botswana are relegated to Europe/Africa Group IV in 2010.
Section B
[edit]|
Group A
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Group B
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Promotion Play-Off Group
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Relegation Play-Off Group
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Norway and 
Bosnia and Herzegovina are promoted to Europe/Africa Group II in 2010.
Namibia and 
San Marino are relegated to Europe/Africa Group IV in 2010.
Group IV
[edit]| GHA | ZIM | CIV | ARM | CMR | ||
| 1 |  Ghana (4–0)
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3–0 | 3–0 | 3–0 | 3–0 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Zimbabwe (3–1)
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0–3 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 3–0 | |
| 3 |  Ivory Coast (2–2)
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0–3 | 1–2 | 2–1 | 2–1 | |
| 4 |  Armenia (1–3)
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0–3 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 3–0 | |
| 5 |  Cameroon (0–4)
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0–3 | 0–3 | 1–2 | 0–3 |
Ghana, 
Zimbabwe, 
Ivory Coast and 
Armenia are promoted to Europe/Africa Group III in 2010.
Point Distribution
[edit]| Davis Cup | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubber category | Match win | Match loss | Team bonus | Performance bonus | Total achievable | |
| Singles | Play-offs | 5 / 101 | 15 | |||
| First round | 40 | 102 | 80 | |||
| Quarterfinals | 65 | 130 | ||||
| Semifinals | 70 | 140 | ||||
| Final | 75 | 753 | 1254 | 150 / 2253 / 2754 | ||
| Cumulative total | 500 | 500 to 5353 | 6254 | 6254 | ||
| Doubles | Play-offs | 10 | 10 | |||
| First round | 50 | 102 | 50 | |||
| Quarterfinals | 80 | 80 | ||||
| Semifinals | 90 | 90 | ||||
| Final | 95 | 355 | 95 / 1305 | |||
| Cumulative total | 315 | 3505 | 3505 | |||
The Davis Cup World Group and World Group Play-Off matches awarded ATP Ranking points from 2009 to 2015.[3]
- Glossary
Only live matches earn points; dead rubbers earn no points. If a player does not compete in the singles of one or more rounds he will receive points from the previous round when playing singles at the next tie. This last rule also applies for playing in doubles matches.[3]
1 A player who wins a singles rubber in the first day of the tie is awarded 5 points, whereas a singles rubber win in tie's last day grants 10 points for a total of 15 available points.[3]
2 For the first round only, any player who competes in a live rubber, without a win, receives 10 ranking points for participation.[3]
3 Team bonus awarded to a singles player who wins 7 live matches in a calendar year and his team wins the competition.[3]
4 Performance bonus awarded to a singles player who wins 8 live matches in a calendar year. In this case, no Team bonus is awarded.[3]
5 Team bonus awarded to an unchanged doubles team who wins 4 matches in a calendar year and his team wins the competition.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Davis Cup scorecards – 2009". www.daviscup.com. ITF.
- ^ "Spain v Czech Republic". daviscup.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g "The 2015 ATP® Official Rulebook" (pdf). 2015-01-18. Archived (pdf) from the original on 2019-07-24. Retrieved 2016-03-05.
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Overview
Format and Schedule
The 2009 Davis Cup was structured as a tiered international team competition organized by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), featuring an elite World Group alongside three regional Zonal Groups to accommodate teams from around the globe. The World Group comprised 16 top-ranked nations competing in a single-elimination knockout draw, with each round consisting of home-and-away ties played over three days on surfaces chosen by the home team, including clay, grass, hard court, or indoor variants. This format ensured a progressive path to the championship, with losing teams from earlier rounds entering play-offs for retention or promotion opportunities.[5] Complementing the World Group, the Zonal Groups—Americas, Asia/Oceania, and Europe/Africa—were each divided into four levels (Groups I through IV), where lower-ranked nations vied for advancement through a mix of round-robin pools and knockout ties. Promotions from Group I in each zone provided pathways to the World Group play-offs, while relegations maintained competitive balance across the structure; these zonal competitions emphasized regional rivalries and development for emerging tennis powers.[1] The tournament calendar for the World Group spanned the year, starting with the first round on March 6–8, followed by quarterfinals on July 10–12, semifinals on September 18–20, and culminating in the final on December 4–6. Zonal Group ties were scheduled more flexibly from March through September to align with regional logistics and avoid conflicts with individual tours. This staggered timeline allowed players to balance national duties with professional commitments while building toward the decisive World Group stages.[1] Each tie followed a standardized best-of-five-match format spread across three days: the first two singles matches on day one, the doubles match on day two, and the reverse singles on day three, with unplayed "dead rubbers" permitted if one team secured an insurmountable lead. This setup promoted strategic depth, rewarding versatility in singles and doubles play. In total, 122 nations participated across the World Group and Zonal Groups, highlighting the event's global reach.[5] Notably, 2009 introduced ATP ranking points for players in World Group and play-off ties, incentivizing top professionals' involvement for the first time.[6]Innovations and Points System
The 2009 edition of the Davis Cup introduced ATP World Tour ranking points for the first time, awarded exclusively to players competing in World Group ties and World Group play-offs, excluding zonal competitions. This change stemmed from a partnership between the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), designed to better integrate the team event with the individual professional circuit and increase participation among top-ranked players by making Davis Cup results directly impact personal rankings.[7] Under the new system, points were awarded cumulatively per tie based on the number and type of live rubbers won by each player, with higher values in later rounds. For example, two singles wins in the first round yielded 80 points, while an undefeated performance contributing to a final victory could earn up to 500 points in that tie. Doubles specialists received points for their contributions, with fixed values per round. Only live matches counted toward points; dead rubbers did not.[6] Beyond the points system, 2009 saw no significant alterations to the competition's format or schedule, but the ITF placed greater emphasis on anti-doping measures, aligning enforcement protocols with ATP standards and the updated World Anti-Doping Agency Code to ensure fair play at the professional level.[8]World Group
First Round
The First Round of the 2009 Davis Cup World Group featured eight ties played from 6 to 8 March 2009, with the winners advancing to the quarterfinals and the losers dropping to the play-offs. The ties were hosted by one of the competing nations, who selected the venue and surface, leading to a mix of clay, hard, and carpet courts. All matches were best-of-five rubbers, consisting of two singles on Friday, a doubles on Saturday, and reverse singles on Sunday if necessary.[9] Argentina achieved a clean sweep against the Netherlands in Buenos Aires on clay, winning 5–0. Juan Martín del Potro opened with a dominant 6–2, 6–1, 6–0 victory over Peter van Lottum, setting the tone for the tie. José Acasuso followed with a straight-sets win over Thiemo de Bakker, and the doubles pair of Lucas Arnold Ker and Horacio Zeballos secured the result early. Del Potro and Acasuso then completed the rout in the reverse singles. Germany edged Austria 3–2 in a hard-fought tie in Garmisch-Partenkirchen on indoor hard courts. Philipp Kohlschreiber defeated Jürgen Melzer 6–3, 6–4, 6–4 in the second singles, while the doubles team of Tommy Haas and Philipp Kohlschreiber clinched the decisive rubber 6–4, 6–3, 6–4 against Melzer and Stefan Koubek. The tie went to the fifth match, with Tommy Haas securing the win for Germany against Stefan Koubek 6–3, 6–4, 6–4.[10] Croatia dominated Chile 5–0 in Zagreb on indoor hard courts. Marin Čilić led the way with a 6–2, 6–4, 6–2 victory over Nicolás Massú, and Ivan Ljubičić added a straight-sets win against Paul Capdeville. The Croatian team, including doubles specialists, completed the sweep without dropping a rubber, showcasing their depth. The Czech Republic upset France 3–2 in Ostrava on indoor carpet. Tomáš Berdych's 6–4, 6–4, 3–6, 7–5 win over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga proved pivotal in the fourth rubber, after France had leveled the tie at 2–2. Radek Štěpánek contributed with a singles victory and a doubles win alongside Lukáš Rosol, securing the advancement. Israel pulled off a surprise 3–2 victory over Sweden in Malmö on indoor hard courts amid large anti-Israel protests that included riots and stone-throwing, creating a tense atmosphere with heavy security measures.[11][12] Dudi Sela defeated Thomas Johansson 3–6, 6–1, 4–6, 6–4, 6–2 in the second singles, while the doubles pair of Andy Ram and Jonathan Erlich lost a tight rubber to Sweden's Simon Aspelin and Robert Lindstedt 4–6, 6–1, 6–7(4), 4–6. The tie went to five matches, with Harel Levy sealing the win for Israel in the fifth rubber against Andreas Vinciguerra 6–4, 4–6, 6–4, 3–6, 8–6.[13] Russia comfortably defeated Romania 4–1 in Moscow on indoor hard courts. Marat Safin opened with a 7–6(5), 6–4, 6–4 win over Victor Crivoi, marking his final Davis Cup match before retirement. Mikhail Youzhny added a 6–4, 6–4, 6–2 victory over Victor Hănescu, and Igor Andreev contributed another singles win. The Russian doubles team of Igor Andreev and Dmitry Tursunov secured the result. Romania's sole point came in the reverse singles.[14] Spain, the defending champions, beat Serbia 4–1 in Benidorm on clay. Rafael Nadal crushed Janko Tipsarević 6–1, 6–0, 6–2 in the opening rubber, extending his Davis Cup winning streak. David Ferrer defeated Novak Djokovic 6–4, 6–4, 6–1 in the clinching match on Sunday. Serbia, missing no major injury absences but struggling on clay, managed only a doubles win through Nenad Zimonjić and Viktor Troicki. The United States triumphed 4–1 over Switzerland in Birmingham, Alabama, on hard courts. John Isner upset Stan Wawrinka 6–1, 2–6, 6–3, 7–6(6) in the opener, and Sam Querrey added a win. The Bryan brothers, Bob and Mike, delivered a commanding doubles victory over Wawrinka and Marco Chiudinelli, contributing to the U.S. team's strong performance. Switzerland's lone point came from Wawrinka in the reverse singles against Querrey.[15] The advancing teams were Argentina, Germany, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Israel, Russia, Spain, and the United States, setting up an intriguing quarterfinal draw. Notable moments included the Bryan brothers' doubles dominance for the U.S. and Serbia's challenges without optimal performance from their top players on the clay surface.[9]Quarterfinals
The quarterfinals of the 2009 Davis Cup World Group were held over July 10–12, featuring four ties between the eight teams that advanced from the first round. These matches determined the four semifinalists, with the winners advancing to face off in September. The ties were played on various surfaces, reflecting the home teams' choices, and showcased intense competition, including upsets and dramatic comebacks. In the first quarterfinal, the Czech Republic hosted Argentina at the CEZ Arena in Ostrava on indoor carpet. Ivo Minář gave the home team an early lead by defeating José Acasuso 6–3, 6–4, 6–4 in the opening singles rubber. Juan Martín del Potro leveled the tie by beating Tomáš Berdych 6–4, 6–4, 6–4 in the second. Tomáš Berdych and Radek Štěpánek then secured a crucial doubles victory 6–4, 6–3, 6–4 over Acasuso and Leonardo Mayer, contributing to the Czechs' eventual 3–2 win over Argentina. Del Potro won the fourth rubber against Štěpánek 6–2, 6–4, 6–7(5), 6–4, but Štěpánek sealed the tie with a 7–6(5), 6–3, 6–2 victory over Juan Mónaco in the fifth rubber, propelling the Czech Republic to the semifinals for the first time since 1981.[16][17] Spain faced Germany in Jerez de la Frontera on hard courts, where Rafael Nadal dominated Philipp Kohlschreiber 6–2, 6–3, 6–2 in the first singles to put the defending champions ahead. Feliciano López followed with a four-set win over Nicolas Kiefer, 6–4, 3–6, 6–3, 6–4, helping Spain to a 3–2 victory despite a doubles loss. Fernando Verdasco and López recovered in the fourth rubber to ensure advancement, marking Spain's third consecutive semifinal appearance. Israel hosted Russia at the Nokia Arena in Ramat HaSharon on hard courts, pulling off a stunning upset with a 4–1 triumph. Dudi Sela defeated Igor Andreev 6–4, 6–2, 6–4 in the second singles, while the doubles pair of Andy Ram and Jonathan Erlich won 6–4, 6–4, 6–4 against their Russian counterparts. Harel Levy added a reverse singles win to complete the sweep, sending Israel to its first-ever Davis Cup semifinal and eliminating the two-time champions Russia. This result highlighted Israel's resilience as underdogs, ranked outside the top 20 nations.[18][19] The final quarterfinal saw Croatia host the United States in Split on clay at the Salata Sport Center. Despite falling to a 0–2 deficit after losses in the opening singles—Marin Čilić to Sam Querrey 3–6, 4–6, 6–7 and Mario Ančić to John Isner 6–7, 6–7, 6–7—Croatia staged a remarkable comeback. The home team won the doubles and both reverse singles, with Čilić defeating Querrey 6–3, 6–4, 7–6(5) in the decisive fourth rubber to secure a 3–2 victory and advance to the semifinals. This turnaround eliminated the 31-time champions United States in the quarterfinals for the second straight year.[20] The advancing teams were the Czech Republic, Spain, Israel, and Croatia, setting up semifinals of Czech Republic vs. Croatia and Spain vs. Israel. Notable events included Israel's historic upset over Russia, their first win against a top-tier opponent in decades, and Croatia's inspiring recovery from a 0–2 hole against a favored American squad. These results underscored the Davis Cup's emphasis on team depth and home advantage.[9]Semifinals
The semifinals of the 2009 Davis Cup World Group were held over September 18–20, featuring ties between Croatia and the Czech Republic in Zagreb on indoor clay at the Zatika Sport Centre, and between Israel and Spain in Marbella on outdoor clay at the Club de Tenis Puente Romano.[1] In the Croatia–Czech Republic tie, the Czech Republic secured a decisive 4–1 victory to advance to the final for the first time since 1980. Tomas Berdych opened with a straight-sets win over Marin Čilić, 6–3, 6–3, 6–4, giving the visitors an early 1–0 lead.[21][22] Radek Štěpánek then delivered a historic marathon performance against Ivo Karlović, prevailing 6–7(5), 7–6(5), 7–6(6), 6–7(2), 16–14 in 5 hours and 59 minutes—the longest match in Davis Cup history at the time—despite facing a record 78 aces from his opponent.[23][24] This put the Czechs up 2–0 after the first day. On Saturday, Berdych and Štěpánek dominated the doubles rubber against Čilić and Lovro Zovko, winning 6–4, 7–6(4), 6–4 to extend the lead to 3–0 and highlight their doubles prowess, having now won 10 consecutive Davis Cup doubles matches as a pair.[25] Sunday's dead rubbers saw Jan Hájek defeat Roko Karanušić 7–6(4), 6–4 for a 4–0 cushion, before Zovko claimed Croatia's sole point by beating Lukáš Dlouhy 6–3, 6–4.[26][27] Meanwhile, Spain, the defending champions, advanced with a 4–1 triumph over Israel, continuing their strong run after a quarterfinal win over Germany. David Ferrer started strongly, dispatching Harel Levy 6–1, 6–4, 6–3 to take a 1–0 lead.[28] Juan Carlos Ferrero followed with a 6–4, 6–2, 6–3 victory over Dudi Sela, putting Spain ahead 2–0 and showcasing their depth on home clay.[29][30] The doubles match sealed the tie as Feliciano López and Tommy Robredo outlasted Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram 7–6(2), 6–7(5), 6–4, 6–2, giving Spain an insurmountable 3–0 advantage after two days and demonstrating their clean sweep in the opening rubbers.[30][31] In the reverse singles, Ferrer defeated Ram 6–3, 6–1 to make it 4–0, before Levy salvaged a point for Israel with a 7–5, 6–2 win over López.[31] The Czech Republic and Spain thus qualified for the final, setting up a clash between two nations with storied Davis Cup histories, as both had advanced through challenging quarterfinal paths against Argentina and Israel, respectively.[26]Final
The 2009 Davis Cup Final was held from December 4 to 6 at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain, on an indoor clay surface, where the host nation Spain faced the Czech Republic in a best-of-five tie.[32] Spain, the defending champions, dominated the competition, securing a 5–0 victory to claim their fourth Davis Cup title overall and second consecutive triumph.[33] This marked the first whitewash in a Davis Cup final since Sweden's 5–0 win over the United States in 1997.[34] On the opening day, Spain took a commanding 2–0 lead. Rafael Nadal, returning from abdominal and knee injuries that had sidelined him for much of the season, defeated Tomáš Berdych 7–5, 6–0, 6–2 in the first singles rubber, showcasing his superior clay-court movement and topspin despite limited recent match play.[35] In the second singles, David Ferrer staged a remarkable comeback against Radek Štěpánek, rallying from two sets down to win 1–6, 2–6, 6–4, 6–4, 8–6 in a grueling 4-hour, 17-minute match marked by Štěpánek's 74 unforced errors.[3] The crowd of approximately 18,000 at Palau Sant Jordi erupted in support as Ferrer's resilience put Spain on the brink of victory.[3] The doubles rubber on day two proved decisive, with Feliciano López and Fernando Verdasco overcoming Berdych and Štěpánek 7–6(7), 7–5, 6–2 to clinch the tie 3–0 for Spain.[32] This loss in doubles represented a turning point for the Czech team, who had relied heavily on their top singles players but struggled against Spain's depth on the familiar clay surface. With the title secured, the dead rubbers on day three were played out, as Nadal defeated Jan Hájek 6–3, 6–4 and Ferrer beat Lukáš Dlouhý 6–4, 6–2, completing the shutout.[36]| Rubber | Date | Winner (Score) | Players |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singles 1 | Dec 4 | Spain (Nadal def. Berdych 7–5, 6–0, 6–2) | Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Tomáš Berdych (CZE) |
| Singles 2 | Dec 4 | Spain (Ferrer def. Štěpánek 1–6, 2–6, 6–4, 6–4, 8–6) | David Ferrer (ESP) vs. Radek Štěpánek (CZE) |
| Doubles | Dec 5 | Spain (López/Verdasco def. Berdych/Štěpánek 7–6(7), 7–5, 6–2) | Feliciano López / Fernando Verdasco (ESP) vs. Tomáš Berdych / Radek Štěpánek (CZE) |
| Reverse Singles 1 | Dec 6 | Spain (Nadal def. Hájek 6–3, 6–4) | Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Jan Hájek (CZE) |
| Reverse Singles 2 | Dec 6 | Spain (Ferrer def. Dlouhý 6–4, 6–2) | David Ferrer (ESP) vs. Lukáš Dlouhý (CZE) |
World Group Play-offs
Results
The World Group play-offs featured eight ties played from 18 to 20 September 2009, pitting the eight teams eliminated in the World Group first round against eight winners from the Zonal Group I second rounds. These matches determined the eight teams to join the 2010 World Group, with venues and surfaces chosen by the home teams to suit their strengths, ranging from clay to indoor hard courts. The ties were closely contested in several cases, with doubles rubbers often proving decisive. The following table summarizes the ties, overall scores, venues, and surfaces. Key match highlights are noted below the table for selected ties, focusing on pivotal singles or doubles outcomes that influenced the results.| Home Team | Score | Away Team | Venue | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | 3–2 | Austria | Santiago, Chile | Clay |
| Belgium | 3–2 | Ukraine | Charleroi, Belgium | Indoor clay |
| Brazil | 2–3 | Ecuador | Porto Alegre, Brazil | Indoor clay |
| Netherlands | 1–4 | France | Maastricht, Netherlands | Indoor clay |
| South Africa | 1–4 | India | Johannesburg, South Africa | Indoor hard |
| Sweden | 3–2 | Romania | Helsingborg, Sweden | Indoor hard |
| Serbia | 5–0 | Uzbekistan | Belgrade, Serbia | Indoor hard |
| Italy | 2–3 | Switzerland | Genoa, Italy | Clay |
Outcomes
The World Group play-offs determined the composition of the 2010 World Group by pitting the eight teams that lost in the 2009 World Group first round against the eight winners of the 2009 Zonal Group I competitions. The winners of these ties earned spots in the 2010 World Group, while the losers were relegated to Zonal Group I. The successful play-off teams were Belgium, Chile, Ecuador, France, India, Serbia, Sweden, and Switzerland.[1][47] Among these, Chile, Serbia, Sweden, and Switzerland—all first-round losers in the 2009 World Group—secured their return by defeating their respective opponents. Meanwhile, Belgium (from Europe/Africa Zone Group I), Ecuador (from Americas Zone Group I), France (from Europe/Africa Zone Group I), and India (from Asia/Oceania Zone Group I) earned promotion as newcomers to the elite competition. The teams relegated from the World Group were Austria, Netherlands, Romania, and Ukraine, which lost their play-off ties and dropped to Zonal Group I for 2010.[1][48] The 2010 World Group thus comprised the eight advancing teams from the 2009 first round—Argentina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Israel, Russia, Spain, and the United States—joined by the eight play-off victors: Belgium, Chile, Ecuador, France, India, Serbia, Sweden, and Switzerland. This transition introduced four new participants to the top tier, enhancing the competition's diversity, with India marking its return to the World Group for the first time since 1987.[1][47]Americas Zone
Group I
The Americas Zone Group I of the 2009 Davis Cup consisted of eight teams vying for qualification to the World Group play-offs and to secure their position in the zone, with matches played on a knockout basis. The first round featured ties from 6 to 8 March 2009, where the winners advanced to the second round held from 8 to 10 May 2009, with the two second-round winners qualifying for the World Group play-offs and the two losers facing relegation play-offs in September 2009. The competing nations were Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela.[49]First Round
The first round ties were hosted by the higher-seeded teams and played on various surfaces, primarily clay.| Tie | Location | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia vs. Venezuela | Barranquilla, Colombia (clay) | Colombia 5–0 | 6–8 March |
| Canada vs. Uruguay | Montevideo, Uruguay (clay) | Canada 3–2 | 6–8 March |
| Chile vs. Mexico | Santiago, Chile (clay) | Chile 3–2 | 6–8 March |
| Byes | - | Brazil, Peru | - |
Second Round (Relegation Play-offs)
The second round (quarterfinals and semifinals effectively) determined the play-off qualifiers.| Tie | Location | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil vs. Chile | São Paulo, Brazil (hard) | Brazil 4–1 | 8–10 May |
| Peru vs. Canada | Lima, Peru (clay) | Peru 3–2 | 8–10 May |
| Colombia vs. Ecuador | Medellín, Colombia (clay) | Ecuador 3–2 | 8–10 May |
Outcomes
Brazil and Ecuador represented the Americas Zone in the World Group play-offs in September 2009. Brazil lost 1–4 to Italy in Ostrava, Czech Republic (neutral site), while Ecuador lost 0–5 to Switzerland in Zurich. The remaining teams in Group I for 2010 were Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, with Uruguay and Venezuela relegated to Group II, and Canada.[50]Group II
The Americas Zone Group II of the 2009 Davis Cup featured eight teams competing in a knockout format across two rounds to determine promotions and relegations. The first round was held from 6–8 March, with winners advancing to the second round on 10–12 July. The two winners were promoted to Group I for 2010, and the two second-round losers relegated to Group III. The teams were Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Jamaica, Paraguay, Venezuela. First Round:| Tie | Score | Location | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas vs. Paraguay | Paraguay 3–2 | Asunción, Paraguay | Clay |
| Guatemala vs. Dominican Republic | Dominican Republic 4–1 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | Hard |
| Jamaica vs. Venezuela | Venezuela 5–0 | Kingston, Jamaica | Hard |
| Mexico vs. Costa Rica | Mexico 5–0 | Mexico City, Mexico | Clay |
Play-offs
No separate play-offs for Group II beyond the second round.Group III
The Americas Zone Group III of the 2009 Davis Cup took place from 15 to 20 June in Bilbao, Guatemala, on hard courts. Six teams competed in two pools, with top two from each advancing to promotion play-offs. Pool A: Bolivia, Cuba, El Salvador, Panama Pool B: Barbados, Costa Rica, Honduras, Trinidad and Tobago El Salvador and Bolivia promoted to Group II, Barbados and Panama relegated to Group IV.| Pool | Position | Team | Ties (W–L) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | El Salvador | 3–0 |
| A | 2 | Bolivia | 2–1 |
| A | 3 | Cuba | 1–2 |
| A | 4 | Panama | 0–3 |
| B | 1 | Costa Rica | 2–1 |
| B | 2 | Honduras | 2–1 |
| B | 3 | Trinidad and Tobago | 1–2 |
| B | 4 | Barbados | 0–3 |
Group IV
The Americas Zone Group IV of the 2009 Davis Cup featured six teams in a round-robin format in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, from 3 to 5 April, on clay. Teams: Aruba, Bermuda, US Virgin Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Haiti, Dominican Republic. Aruba and Bermuda promoted to Group III. [53]Asia/Oceania Zone
Group I
The Asia/Oceania Zone Group I of the 2009 Davis Cup consisted of eight teams competing in a knockout format to qualify for the World Group play-offs and to avoid relegation. The first round ties were held from 6 to 8 March 2009, with winners advancing to the World Group play-offs and losers facing second round relegation play-offs from 18 to 20 September 2009. The competing nations were Australia, China, Chinese Taipei, India, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and Uzbekistan.[49]First Round
The first round ties were hosted by draw and played on hard and carpet surfaces, showcasing regional rivalries.| Tie | Location | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia vs. Thailand | Nonthaburi, Thailand (hard) | Australia 3–2 | 6–8 March |
| Japan vs. China | Osaka, Japan (indoor carpet) | Japan 5–0 | 6–8 March |
| Chinese Taipei vs. India | Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei (hard) | Chinese Taipei 2–3 | 6–8 March |
| Uzbekistan vs. South Korea | Tashkent, Uzbekistan (hard) | Uzbekistan 4–1 | 6–8 March |
Second Round (Relegation Play-offs)
The first-round losers—Thailand, China, Chinese Taipei, and South Korea—competed in two ties to determine relegation.| Tie | Location | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| China vs. Thailand | Tianjin, China (hard) | China 3–2 | 18–20 September |
| South Korea vs. Chinese Taipei | Incheon, South Korea (hard) | South Korea 3–2 | 18–20 September |
Outcomes
Australia, Japan, India, and Uzbekistan represented the Asia/Oceania Zone in the World Group play-offs in September 2009. None advanced to the 2010 World Group: India lost 2–3 to Poland in Gdynia, Poland; Japan fell 1–4 to Chile in Santiago; Uzbekistan was defeated 1–4 by Romania in Bucharest; Australia lost 0–5 to Spain in Barcelona.[50] China and South Korea retained their Group I status, while Thailand and Chinese Taipei were relegated to Group II for 2010.Europe/Africa Zone
Group I
The Europe/Africa Zone Group I of the 2009 Davis Cup consisted of eight teams vying for qualification to the World Group play-offs and to secure their position in the zone, with matches played on a knockout basis. The first round featured four ties from 6 to 8 March 2009, where the winners advanced directly to the World Group play-offs, while the losers proceeded to a second round of relegation play-offs held from 18 to 20 September 2009 to determine the two teams remaining in Group I for 2010. The competing nations were Belgium, Great Britain, Italy, North Macedonia, Poland, Slovakia, South Africa, and Ukraine.[49]First Round
The first round ties were hosted by the higher-seeded teams and played on various surfaces, emphasizing the zone's diverse competitive landscape among top European and African nations.| Tie | Location | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium vs. Poland | Liège, Belgium (clay) | Belgium 4–1 | 6–8 March |
| Italy vs. Slovakia | Cagliari, Italy (clay) | Italy 4–1 | 6–8 March |
| South Africa vs. North Macedonia | Johannesburg, South Africa (hard) | South Africa 5–0 | 6–8 March |
| Ukraine vs. Great Britain | Glasgow, Great Britain (indoor hard) | Ukraine 4–1 | 6–8 March |
Second Round (Relegation Play-offs)
The four first-round losers—Great Britain, North Macedonia, Poland, and Slovakia—competed in two ties to avoid relegation.| Tie | Location | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland vs. Great Britain | Liverpool, Great Britain (indoor hard) | Poland 3–2 | 18–20 September |
| Slovakia vs. North Macedonia | Bratislava, Slovakia (indoor hard) | Slovakia 5–0 | 18–20 September |
Outcomes
Belgium, Italy, South Africa, and Ukraine represented the Europe/Africa Zone in the World Group play-offs held in September 2009. Belgium advanced to the 2010 World Group by defeating Ukraine 3–2 in Ostend, while the other three were unsuccessful: Italy fell 2–3 to Switzerland in Neuchâtel, and South Africa lost 1–4 to India in Johannesburg.[50] Belgium's victory over Ukraine 3–2 featured Xavier Malisse's pivotal win in the deciding rubber.[61] Switzerland defeated Italy 3–2, with Stanislas Wawrinka securing the clincher. India's 4–1 win over South Africa was highlighted by Rohan Bopanna and [Leander Paes](/page/Leander_Pa es) in doubles.[50] Poland and Slovakia retained their Group I status, while Great Britain and North Macedonia were relegated to Group II for 2010. The relegated play-off losers (Italy, South Africa, Ukraine) rejoined Poland and Slovakia in the 2010 Europe/Africa Zone Group I.Group II
The Europe/Africa Zone Group II of the 2009 Davis Cup featured 16 teams competing in a knockout format across three stages to determine promotions and relegations. The first round consisted of eight ties held from March 6–8, with winners advancing to the second round (quarterfinals) on July 10–12. The four quarterfinal winners then contested two semifinal play-offs on September 18–20, with the victors earning promotion to Group I for 2010 and two teams facing relegation to Group III.[51]First Round
The first round ties were played on various surfaces, primarily indoor hard and clay, across host nations. Key results included close contests that highlighted emerging talents.| Tie | Score | Location | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyprus vs. Portugal | Cyprus 3–2 | Nicosia, Cyprus | Hard (i) |
| Denmark vs. Finland | Finland 3–2 | Kolding, Denmark | Carpet (i) |
| Georgia vs. Lithuania | Lithuania 3–2 | Tbilisi, Georgia | Clay |
| Hungary vs. Bulgaria | Bulgaria 3–2 | Győr, Hungary | Carpet (i) |
| Algeria vs. Ireland | Ireland 4–1 | Oran, Algeria | Hard |
| Latvia vs. Moldova | Latvia 5–0 | Jūrmala, Latvia | Hard (i) |
| Monaco vs. Montenegro | Monaco 5–0 | Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, Monaco | Clay |
| Slovenia vs. Egypt | Slovenia 5–0 | Ljubljana, Slovenia | Hard (i) |
Second Round
The quarterfinals featured the eight first-round winners, with matches again on indoor and outdoor surfaces. Finland and Latvia delivered strong performances to advance.| Tie | Score | Location | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland vs. Monaco | Finland 3–2 | Salo, Finland | Carpet (i) |
| Cyprus vs. Ireland | Cyprus 3–2 | Nicosia, Cyprus | Hard |
| Bulgaria vs. Latvia | Latvia 4–1 | Plovdiv, Bulgaria | Clay |
| Lithuania vs. Slovenia | Slovenia 5–0 | Vilnius, Lithuania | Hard (i) |
Play-offs
The semifinals pitted the quarterfinal winners in two ties, both on indoor hard courts, to decide the promotions.| Tie | Score | Location | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland vs. Cyprus | Finland 3–2 | Helsinki, Finland | Hard (i) |
| Latvia vs. Slovenia | Latvia 3–2 | Jūrmala, Latvia | Hard (i) |
Group III
The Europe/Africa Zone Group III of the 2009 Davis Cup took place from 27 April to 2 May at the Tenis Eskrim Dağcılık Spor Kulübü in Istanbul, Turkey, on outdoor hard courts. Eight nations competed in a two-pool round-robin format, with each team playing the other three in their pool over three rubbers (two singles and one doubles). The top two teams from each pool advanced to a promotion round-robin among the four qualifiers to determine the two nations promoted to Group II for 2010; results from the initial pools carried over where applicable, and additional cross-pool ties were played. The teams finishing last in their pools—Botswana and Rwanda—were relegated to Group IV for 2010.[64] Pool A featured Estonia, Luxembourg, Iceland, and Botswana. Estonia dominated the pool, securing promotion contention with straight-set victories across all ties, including a 3–0 win over Luxembourg highlighted by Jurgen Zopp's 6–4, 6–3 defeat of Gilles Kremer in the opening singles rubber. Luxembourg earned second place with decisive 3–0 triumphs over the lower seeds but fell short against Estonia. Iceland managed a single victory, defeating Botswana 2–1 in a match where Arnar Sigurðsson overcame Sunday Emmanuel 7–5, 6–4.| Position | Team | Ties (W–L) | Rubbers (W–L) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estonia | 3–0 | 9–0 |
| 2 | Luxembourg | 2–1 | 9–3 |
| 3 | Iceland | 1–2 | 3–9 |
| 4 | Botswana | 0–3 | 0–9 |
| Position | Team | Ties (W–L) | Rubbers (W–L) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey | 3–0 | 8–1 |
| 2 | Greece | 2–1 | 6–4 |
| 3 | Madagascar | 1–2 | 4–7 |
| 4 | Rwanda | 0–3 | 1–8 |
Group IV
The Europe/Africa Zone Group IV of the 2009 Davis Cup featured five teams after Gabon and Uganda withdrew prior to the event: Armenia, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Zimbabwe.[73] The competition adopted a round-robin format at a single venue in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, from April 15 to 19, 2009, on outdoor hard courts. Each team played the others once, with the top four advancing to Group III in 2010 and the bottom team remaining in Group IV.[74] Ghana topped the standings undefeated, securing promotion with convincing victories over all opponents, including a 3–0 win over Armenia highlighted by Mohammed Salifu's straight-sets triumph over Ashot Gevorgyan (6–2, 6–4) and Herman Abban's doubles success alongside Salifu (6–3, 6–4).[74] Zimbabwe finished second, rebounding from an opening 0–3 loss to Ghana to claim three subsequent ties, notably a 3–0 rout of Cameroon where Mbonisi Ndimande defeated Germain Ayinda 6–3, 6–2.[75] Côte d'Ivoire placed third, earning promotion via a 2–1 victory over Armenia—sealed by Valentin Sanon's 6–4, 7–5 win in the dead rubber—and a 2–1 edge against Cameroon.[73] Armenia took fourth, boosted by a 3–0 shutout of Cameroon featuring Harutyun Sofyan's 6–1, 6–0 domination of Celestin Nkoueleue.[76] Cameroon finished last without a win, suffering defeats in all four ties and staying in Group IV.[77]| Position | Team | Matches (W–L) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghana | 4–0 |
| 2 | Zimbabwe | 3–1 |
| 3 | Côte d'Ivoire | 2–2 |
| 4 | Armenia | 1–3 |
| 5 | Cameroon | 0–4 |