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2011 Davis Cup
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| Details | |
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| Duration | 4 March – 4 December 2011 |
| Edition | 100th |
| Champion | |
| Winning nation |  Spain |
← 2010 2012 → | |
The 2011 Davis Cup (also known as the 2011 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas for sponsorship purposes) was the 100th edition of a tournament between national teams in men's tennis. Spain was the championship team, winning the final over Argentina, 3–1.[1][2]
The draw took place in September 2010 in Brussels, Belgium.[3]
World Group
[edit]| Participating Teams | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Argentina |
 Austria |
 Belgium |
 Chile |
 Croatia |
 Czech Republic |
 France |
 Germany |
 India |
 Kazakhstan |
 Romania |
 Russia |
 Serbia |
Spain |
 Sweden |
 United States |
Seeds:
Draw
[edit]| First round 4–6 March | Quarterfinals 8–10 July | Semifinals 16–18 September | Final 2–4 December | |||||||||||||||
| Novi Sad, Serbia (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Serbia | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Halmstad, Sweden (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| India | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Serbia | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Borås, Sweden (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sweden | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Russia | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Belgrade, Serbia (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sweden | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Serbia | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Ostrava, Czech Republic (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Argentina | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Czech Republic | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Buenos Aires, Argentina (clay) 7–9 July | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kazakhstan | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Kazakhstan | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Buenos Aires, Argentina (clay) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Argentina | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Argentina | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Seville, Spain (clay) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Romania | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Argentina | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| Santiago, Chile (clay) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Spain | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| Chile | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Austin, United States (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | United States | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | United States | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| Charleroi, Belgium (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Spain | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| Belgium | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Córdoba, Spain (clay) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Spain | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Spain | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Zagreb, Croatia (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | France | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| Germany | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Stuttgart, Germany (clay) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Croatia | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Germany | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Vienna, Austria (indoor clay) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | France | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Austria | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2 | France | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
Final
[edit] Spain 3 |
Estadio Olímpico, Seville, Spain[4][5] 2–4 December 2011 Clay (i) |
 Argentina 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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World Group play-offs
[edit]Date: 16–18 September
The eight losing teams in the World Group first round ties and eight winners of the Zonal Group I final round ties will compete in the World Group play-offs for spots in the 2012 World Group.
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Seeded teams |
Unseeded teams
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| Home team | Score | Visiting team | Location | Venue | Door | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romania |
0–5 | Czech Republic |
Bucharest | Centrul National De Tenis | Outdoor | Clay |
| Russia |
3–2 |  Brazil |
Kazan | Kazan Tennis Academy | Indoor | Hard |
 Israel |
2–3 |  Canada |
Ramat HaSharon | Canada Stadium | Outdoor | Hard |
 South Africa |
1–4 | Croatia |
Potchefstroom | Fanie du Toit Sports Complex | Outdoor | Hard |
| Chile |
1–4 |  Italy |
Santiago | Estadio Nacional | Outdoor | Hard |
 Japan |
4–1 | India |
Tokyo | Ariake Coliseum | Outdoor | Hard |
| Belgium |
1–4 | Austria |
Antwerp | Lotto Arena | Indoor | Hard |
 Australia |
2–3 |  Switzerland |
Sydney | Royal Sydney Golf Club | Outdoor | Grass |
Austria, 
Croatia, 
Czech Republic and 
Russia will remain in the World Group in 2012.
Canada, 
Italy, 
Japan and 
Switzerland are promoted to the World Group in 2012.
Australia, 
Brazil, 
Israel, and 
South Africa will remain in Zonal Group I in 2012.
Belgium, 
Chile, 
India and 
Romania are relegated to Zonal Group I in 2012.
Americas Zone
[edit]Group I
[edit]Draw
[edit]| Second-round play-offs | First-round play-offs | First Round | Second Round | |||||||||||||||
| 1 |  Ecuador | |||||||||||||||||
| Guayaquil, Ecuador (clay)[6] | bye | Guayaquil, Ecuador (clay)[9] | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Ecuador | 3 | 1 | Ecuador | 2 | |||||||||||||
 Mexico | 2 | Metepec, Mexico (clay)[7] | Canada | 3 | ||||||||||||||
| Mexico | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Mexico City, Mexico (clay) | Canada | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Mexico | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
 Colombia | 5 | Montevideo, Uruguay (clay)[8] | ||||||||||||||||
 Uruguay | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
| Colombia | 1 | Montevideo, Uruguay (clay)[10] | ||||||||||||||||
| Colombia | Uruguay | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| bye | 2 | Brazil | 5 | |||||||||||||||
| bye | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Brazil | |||||||||||||||||
Group II
[edit]|
Seeds: |
Remaining Nations:
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Draw
[edit]| Play-offs | First Round | Second Round | Third Round | |||||||||||||||
| Lima, Peru (clay) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1 |  Peru | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| Santa Tecla, El Salvador (clay) |  Netherlands Antilles | 0 | Lima, Peru (clay) | |||||||||||||||
| Netherlands Antilles | 2 | 1 | Peru | 3 | ||||||||||||||
 El Salvador | 3 | Santa Tecla, El Salvador (clay) | 3 |  Dominican Republic | 1 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | Dominican Republic | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| El Salvador | 0 | Asunción, Paraguay (clay) | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Peru | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| Mayagüez, Puerto Rico (hard) | 4 |  Paraguay | 1 | |||||||||||||||
 Puerto Rico | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Mayagüez, Puerto Rico (hard) | 4 | Paraguay | 4 | Asunción, Paraguay (clay) | ||||||||||||||
| Puerto Rico | 4 | 4 | Paraguay | 3 | ||||||||||||||
 Haiti | 1 | Caracas, Venezuela (hard) | 2 |  Venezuela | 1 | |||||||||||||
| Haiti | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Venezuela | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
Netherlands Antilles and 
Haiti relegated to Group III in 2012.
Peru promoted to Group I in 2012.
Group III
[edit]- Venue: Club de Tenis Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, Bolivia (outdoor clay)
- Date: 15-19 June
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Bolivia
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| 2 |  Barbados
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| 3 |  Guatemala
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| 4 |  Costa Rica
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| 5 |  Bahamas
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| 6 |  Aruba
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| 7 |  Jamaica
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| 8 |  Honduras
|
Bolivia and 
Barbados promoted to Group II in 2012.
Jamaica and 
Honduras finished in the relegation places. However, in 2012 Groups III and IV were merged, so no demotion occurred.
Group IV
[edit]- Venue: Club de Tenis Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, Bolivia (outdoor clay)
- Date: 16–18 June
| Team | Pld | W | L | MF | MA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Trinidad and Tobago |
2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
 Panama |
2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
 U.S. Virgin Islands |
2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
All of them promoted to Group III for 2012 as Groups III and IV were merged for 2012.
Asia/Oceania Zone
[edit]Group I
[edit]|
Seeds: |
Remaining Nations:
|
Draw
[edit]| Second Round Play-offs | First Round Play-offs | First Round | Second Round | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | Australia | |||||||||||||||||
| bye | Beijing, China (indoor hard) | |||||||||||||||||
| bye | 1 | Australia | 3 | |||||||||||||||
 Chinese Taipei | Shanghai, China (indoor hard) |  China | 1 | |||||||||||||||
| Chinese Taipei | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| China | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Chinese Taipei | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
 Philippines | 2 | Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines (clay) | ||||||||||||||||
| Philippines | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Hawera, New Zealand (indoor hard) | Japan | 3 | Kobe, Japan (indoor hard) | |||||||||||||||
| Philippines | 0 | Japan | 4 | |||||||||||||||
 New Zealand | 5 | Namangan, Uzbekistan (indoor clay) | 2 |  Uzbekistan | 1 | |||||||||||||
| New Zealand | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Uzbekistan | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
Philippines relegated to Group II in 2012.- Australia and Japan advance to World Group Play-off.
Group II
[edit]|
Seeds: |
Remaining Nations:
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Draw
[edit]| Play-offs | First Round | Second Round | Third Round | |||||||||||||||
| Changwon, South Korea (hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1 |  South Korea | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Victoria Park, Hong Kong (hard) |  Syria | 1 | Gimcheon, South Korea (hard) | |||||||||||||||
| Syria | 1 | 1 | South Korea | 4 | ||||||||||||||
 Hong Kong | 4 | Causeway Bay, Hong Kong (hard) | 4 |  Pakistan | 0 | |||||||||||||
| 4 | Pakistan | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| Hong Kong | 2 | Gimcheon, South Korea (hard) | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | South Korea | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| Tehran, Iran (indoor clay) | 2 |  Thailand | 0 | |||||||||||||||
 Iran | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Guam (hard) | 3 |  Indonesia | 3 | Nonthaburi, Thailand (hard) | ||||||||||||||
| Iran | 1 | 3 | Indonesia | 1 | ||||||||||||||
 Pacific Oceania | 4 | Guam (hard) | 2 | Thailand | 4 | |||||||||||||
| Pacific Oceania | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Thailand | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
Syria and 
Iran relegated to Group III in 2012.
South Korea promoted to Group I in 2012.
Group III
[edit]| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Sri Lanka
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| 2 |  Lebanon
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| 3 |  Vietnam
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| 4 |  Malaysia
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| 5 |  Kuwait
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| 6 |  Oman
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| 7 |  United Arab Emirates
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| 8 |  Myanmar
|
Sri Lanka and 
Lebanon promoted to Group II in 2012.
United Arab Emirates and 
Myanmar relegated to Group IV in 2012.
Group IV
[edit]- Venue: National Tennis Complex, Dhaka, Bangladesh (outdoor hard)
- Date: 13 - 16 April
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Bangladesh
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| 2 |  Kyrgyzstan
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| 3 |  Jordan
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| 4 |  Iraq
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| 5 |  Singapore
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| 6 |  Bahrain
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| 7 |  Qatar
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| 8 |  Turkmenistan
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Bangladesh and 
Kyrgyzstan promoted to Group III in 2012.
Europe/Africa Zone
[edit]Group I
[edit]|
Seeds: |
Remaining Nations:
|
Draw
[edit]| Second Round Play-offs | First Round Play-offs | First Round | Second Round | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | Israel | |||||||||||||||||
| Ramat HaSharon, Israel (hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| bye | ||||||||||||||||||
| bye | 1 | Israel | 3 | |||||||||||||||
 Poland | Poland | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Poland | ||||||||||||||||||
| Espoo, Finland (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| bye | ||||||||||||||||||
| Poland | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
 Finland | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Italy | |||||||||||||||||
| Arzachena, Italy (clay) | ||||||||||||||||||
| bye | ||||||||||||||||||
| bye | 3 | Italy | 5 | |||||||||||||||
| Ljubljana, Slovenia (indoor clay) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Finland |  Slovenia | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Finland | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Slovenia | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Kharkiv, Ukraine (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
 Ukraine | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Potchefstroom, South Africa (hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
 Netherlands | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Ukraine | Netherlands | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| bye | 4 | South Africa | 3 | |||||||||||||||
| bye | ||||||||||||||||||
| Bratislava, Slovakia (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | South Africa | |||||||||||||||||
| Ukraine | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Cruz Quebrada, Portugal (clay) | ||||||||||||||||||
 Slovakia | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
 Portugal | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
| Bern, Switzerland (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Slovakia | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Slovakia | Portugal | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| bye | 2 | Switzerland | 5 | |||||||||||||||
| bye | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Switzerland | |||||||||||||||||
Poland and 
Ukraine relegated to Group II in 2012.- Israel, Italy, South Africa, and Switzerland advance to World Group play-off.
Group II
[edit]|
Seeds: |
Remaining Nations:
|
Draw
[edit]| Play-offs | First round | Second round | Third round | |||||||||||||||
| Bolton, Great Britain (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1 |  Great Britain | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Dublin, Ireland (indoor hard) | Glasgow, Great Britain (indoor hard) | |||||||||||||||||
 Tunisia | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Tunisia | 2 | 1 | Great Britain | 4 | ||||||||||||||
| Dublin, Ireland (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 8 |  Ireland | 3 |  Luxembourg | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 8 | Ireland | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Glasgow, Great Britain (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Luxembourg | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Great Britain | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| Minsk, Belarus (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
 Hungary | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 3 |  Belarus | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sofia, Bulgaria (indoor hard) | Gödöllő, Hungary (clay) | |||||||||||||||||
 Bulgaria | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Bulgaria | 2 | 3 | Belarus | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| Nicosia, Cyprus (hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 5 |  Cyprus | 3 | Hungary | 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 5 | Cyprus | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Hungary | 5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Marrakech, Morocco (clay) | ||||||||||||||||||
 Morocco | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Vilnius, Lithuania (clay) | Tuzla, Bosnia and Herz. (indoor hard) | |||||||||||||||||
| 6 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| Morocco | 5 | 6 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 | ||||||||||||||
| Tallinn, Estonia (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 4 |  Lithuania | 0 |  Estonia | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| Estonia | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Hillerød, Denmark (indoor hard) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Lithuania | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Kolding, Denmark (indoor carpet) | ||||||||||||||||||
 Denmark | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Denmark | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Thessaloniki, Greece (clay) | Frederiksberg, Denmark (clay) | |||||||||||||||||
| 7 |  Monaco | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Monaco | 3 | Denmark | 3 | ||||||||||||||
| Thessaloniki, Greece (clay) | ||||||||||||||||||
 Greece | 2 | 2 |  Latvia | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| Greece | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Latvia | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
Tunisia, 
Bulgaria, 
Lithuania, and 
Greece relegated to Group III in 2012.
Great Britain and 
Denmark promoted to Group I in 2012.
Group III Europe
[edit]- Venue: Tennis Club JUG, Skopje, North Macedonia (outdoor clay)
- Date: 11–14 May
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Moldova
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| 1 |  Turkey
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| 3 |  Montenegro
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| 3 |  North Macedonia
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| 5 |  Armenia
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| 5 |  Norway
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| 7 |  Andorra
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| 7 |  Iceland
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| 9 |  Georgia
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| 9 |  San Marino
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| 11 |  Albania
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| 11 |  Malta
|
Group III Africa
[edit]| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Egypt
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| 1 |  Madagascar
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| 3 |  Algeria
|
| 3 |  Zimbabwe
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| 5 |  Benin
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| 6 |  Ghana
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| 7 |  Nigeria
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| 8 |  Ivory Coast
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| 9 |  Kenya
|
Egypt and 
Madagascar were promoted to Europe/Africa Zone Group II in 2012.
Rwanda withdrew from the tournament.
References
[edit]- ^ Davis Cup site
- ^ "Davis Cup scorecards – 2011". daviscup.com. ITF.
- ^ "Draw made for 2011 Davis Cup". daviscup.com. 21 September 2010. Retrieved 5 December 2010.
- ^ "Spain v Argentina". daviscup.com.
- ^ "La Federación elige a Sevilla para la final de la Davis". El País (in Spanish).
- ^ "Ecuador v Mexico". daviscup.com.
- ^ "Mexico v Canada". daviscup.com.
- ^ "Uruguay v Colombia". daviscup.com.
- ^ "Ecuador v Canada". daviscup.com.
- ^ "Uruguay v Brazil". daviscup.com.
- ^ "2011 Zone Group-II Draws". daviscup.com. 22 September 2010. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
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2011 Davis Cup
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Overview
Format and Qualification
The 2011 Davis Cup marked the 100th edition of the premier international men's tennis team competition, organized by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). At the elite level, the World Group featured 16 teams competing in a single-elimination knockout format consisting of four rounds: the first round (last 16), quarterfinals, semifinals, and final. These ties were scheduled across the year, with the first round in March, quarterfinals in July, semifinals in September, and the final in December.[1][2] Below the World Group, the competition was structured into three regional Zonal Groups—Americas, Asia/Oceania, and Europe/Africa—each subdivided into Groups I through IV based on team strength and prior performance. Teams in these zones competed in round-robin pools or knockout draws within their groups, with promotion and relegation determining advancement or demotion between levels; for instance, the top performers in Group I advanced to World Group play-offs, while lower-placed teams dropped to inferior groups.[10][11] Each tie between nations, whether in the World Group or Zonal Groups, followed a best-of-five format comprising two singles matches on the first day, a doubles match on the second day, and two reverse singles matches if necessary. Matches were hosted alternately between the competing countries, with the home team selecting the playing surface, such as clay, grass, hard court, or indoor carpet, to suit their strengths. All individual matches were contested as best of five sets, emphasizing endurance and strategy.[12][11] Qualification for the 2011 World Group included the eight teams that reached the 2010 quarterfinals (including defending champions Serbia, who defeated France 3-2 in the 2010 final) and the eight winners from the 2010 World Group play-offs. The three Zonal Group I winners advanced to play-offs against the eight first-round World Group losers, with victors securing spots in the 2012 World Group and losers relegated to Zonal Group I. Seeding for the 2011 World Group draw, conducted in September 2010, was based on ITF nation rankings from the previous two years, with top seeds including Serbia (1), France (2), Spain (3), and the Czech Republic (4).[13][14]Schedule and Key Dates
The 2011 Davis Cup spanned from 11 February to 4 December, encompassing the World Group rounds, play-offs, and zonal competitions across multiple continents.[1] The draw for the competition was held on 22 September 2010 in Brussels, Belgium, determining matchups for the World Group and Groups I and II.[15] In the World Group, the first round took place from 4 to 6 March, followed by quarterfinals on 8 to 10 July, with semifinals scheduled for 16 to 18 September. The final was contested from 2 to 4 December in Seville, Spain, on an indoor clay surface at the Olympic Stadium.[1][16] World Group play-offs occurred concurrently with the semifinals, from 16 to 18 September, allowing losing first-round teams and zonal winners to compete for promotion or retention.[17] Zonal ties for Groups I and II followed a similar structure, with rounds typically in February or March for the first round, April or July for the second, September for the third, and October for play-offs, enabling progressive elimination and promotion. Group III and IV events adopted round-robin formats in concentrated periods, such as May for Europe/Africa Group III, June for Americas Group III, and July for Asia/Oceania Group IV, to accommodate smaller fields.[18][19] Venue selections played a key role in home advantages, as teams nominated sites and surfaces suited to their strengths; for instance, the final's clay court in Seville favored Spain's baseline style against Argentina.[16]World Group
Draw
The 2011 Davis Cup World Group featured 16 teams competing in a knockout format, beginning with the first round on 4–6 March. Eight ties were contested, with the winners advancing to the quarterfinals and the losers facing relegation play-offs. Notable results included Spain's dominant 4–1 victory over Belgium on indoor hard courts in Charleroi, where Feliciano López and Guillermo García-López contributed key singles wins alongside doubles success.[20] Similarly, the United States defeated Chile 4–1 on clay in Santiago, led by John Isner's straight-sets win over Paul Capdeville and strong doubles play from Bob and Mike Bryan. France edged Austria 3–2 on indoor clay in Vienna, with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gilles Simon securing the decisive singles rubbers after a competitive doubles loss. Germany overcame Croatia 3–2 on indoor hard in Zagreb, highlighted by Philipp Kohlschreiber's comeback win against Ivan Dodig. Sweden upset Russia 3–2 on indoor hard in Borås, where Simon Aspelin and Robert Lindstedt clinched the doubles 6–4, 6–7(6–8), 7–6(8–6), 6–2 over Igor Kunitsyn and Dmitry Tursunov to seal the tie. Kazakhstan stunned the Czech Republic 3–2 on indoor hard in Ostrava, with Andrey Golubev defeating Tomáš Berdych 7–5, 5–7, 6–4, 6–2 in singles, and Mikhail Kukushkin beating Jan Hajek. Argentina dispatched Romania 4–1 on clay in Buenos Aires, powered by Juan Mónaco's two victories.[21] Serbia triumphed 4–1 over India on indoor hard in Novi Sad, where Novak Djokovic won both his singles matches against Somdev Devvarman and Rohan Bopanna.[22] The first-round losers—Belgium, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, India, Romania, Russia, and Austria—were relegated to the World Group play-offs.[1] In the quarterfinals held on 8–10 July, the eight advancing teams competed in four ties. Serbia defeated Sweden 4–1 on indoor hard in Halmstad, with Djokovic winning his singles, though Sweden took the doubles; Serbia clinched the tie 4–1. Argentina whitewashed Kazakhstan 5–0 on clay in Buenos Aires, as David Nalbandian, Juan Mónaco, and doubles pair Horacio Zeballos and Eduardo Schwank swept all rubbers. Spain beat the United States 3–1 on indoor hard in Austin, where Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano López secured the singles points needed after the Bryans won doubles. France prevailed 4–1 over Germany on clay in Stuttgart, with Tsonga overcoming Florian Mayer in a five-set thriller to anchor the win. The quarterfinal losers—Kazakhstan, Sweden, the United States, and Germany—remained in the World Group for 2012 without needing play-offs.[1] The semifinals took place on 16–18 September, determining the finalists. Argentina upset Serbia 3–2 on indoor hard in Belgrade, taking a 2–0 lead on day one as David Nalbandian defeated Viktor Troicki 6–4, 4–6, 6–2, 6–3 and Juan Martín del Potro beat Janko Tipsarević 6–4, 6–2, 6–1. Serbia responded with a doubles win by Nenad Zimonjić and Troicki over Juan Ignacio Chela and Juan Mónaco 7–6(4), 6–4, 6–2, narrowing to 2–1. Del Potro then clinched the tie 3–1 by defeating Novak Djokovic 6–7(3), 6–1, 6–0 (ret.) in the fourth rubber after Djokovic's injury withdrawal. In the other semifinal, Spain dominated France 4–1 on clay in Córdoba, with Rafael Nadal winning both his singles matches—against Richard Gasquet (6–3, 6–0, 6–1) and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (6–0, 6–2, 6–4)—while David Ferrer added a 6–1, 6–4, 6–1 victory over Gilles Simon; the doubles pair of Nadal and Feliciano López also won 6–3, 6–3, 6–3 over Michaël Llodra and Gasquet to complete the sweep.[23][24] These results set up Spain against Argentina in the final, with both semifinal losers qualifying directly for the 2012 World Group.| Round | Tie | Winner | Score | Location | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Round | Serbia vs. India | Serbia | 4–1 | Novi Sad, Serbia | Indoor hard |
| First Round | Sweden vs. Russia | Sweden | 3–2 | Borås, Sweden | Indoor hard |
| First Round | Czech Republic vs. Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan | 3–2 | Ostrava, Czech Republic | Indoor hard |
| First Round | Argentina vs. Romania | Argentina | 4–1 | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Clay |
| First Round | Chile vs. United States | United States | 4–1 | Santiago, Chile | Clay |
| First Round | Belgium vs. Spain | Spain | 4–1 | Charleroi, Belgium | Indoor hard |
| First Round | Croatia vs. Germany | Germany | 3–2 | Zagreb, Croatia | Indoor hard |
| First Round | Austria vs. France | France | 3–2 | Vienna, Austria | Indoor clay |
| Quarterfinals | Serbia vs. Sweden | Serbia | 4–1 | Halmstad, Sweden | Indoor hard |
| Quarterfinals | Argentina vs. Kazakhstan | Argentina | 5–0 | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Clay |
| Quarterfinals | United States vs. Spain | Spain | 3–1 | Austin, United States | Indoor hard |
| Quarterfinals | Germany vs. France | France | 4–1 | Stuttgart, Germany | Clay |
| Semifinals | Serbia vs. Argentina | Argentina | 3–2 | Belgrade, Serbia | Indoor hard |
| Semifinals | France vs. Spain | Spain | 4–1 | Córdoba, Spain | Clay |
Final
The 2011 Davis Cup final was contested between Spain and Argentina at the Estadio Olímpico de la Cartuja in Seville, Spain, on an indoor clay surface from 2 to 4 December.[16] Spain, the defending champions, entered as favorites on their home surface, while Argentina sought their first title despite a strong semifinal performance against Serbia.[25] The tie was marked by intense rivalry, with Spain's depth in singles contrasting Argentina's reliance on a recovering Juan Martín del Potro, who was hampered by a wrist injury throughout the weekend.[5] In the opening singles rubber on 2 December, Rafael Nadal delivered a dominant performance against Juan Mónaco, winning 6–1, 6–1, 6–2 in straight sets to give Spain an early 1–0 lead. Nadal, playing his 14th consecutive Davis Cup singles match on clay without a loss, overwhelmed Mónaco with precise baseline play and powerful groundstrokes, converting 5 of 8 break points in just 79 minutes.[25] Later that day, David Ferrer secured a 2–0 advantage for Spain by outlasting del Potro in a grueling five-set battle, 6–2, 6–7(2–7), 3–6, 6–4, 6–3. Del Potro, returning from injury, showed flashes of his powerful forehand but struggled with consistency and errors, while Ferrer's relentless defense and stamina turned the match after dropping the second and third sets, lasting over four hours.[26][27] On 3 December, Argentina fought back in the doubles with David Nalbandian and Eduardo Schwank defeating Spain's Feliciano López and Fernando Verdasco 6–4, 6–2, 6–3, narrowing the score to 2–1. The Argentine pair, teaming up for the first time in Davis Cup, capitalized on Spain's less experienced doubles lineup, breaking serve four times and maintaining composure in key moments to keep the tie alive.[6][28] The victory provided a morale boost, though del Potro's visible discomfort raised concerns for the reverse singles.[29] The decisive fourth rubber on 4 December saw Nadal clinch the title for Spain with a 1–6, 6–4, 6–1, 7–6(7–0) comeback win over del Potro, resulting in a final score of 3–1. After a shaky start where del Potro dominated with aggressive serving, Nadal adjusted to break serve repeatedly in the later sets, dominating rallies and forcing errors from the fatigued Argentine in a high-quality encounter lasting nearly three hours.[3][30] This victory marked Spain's fifth Davis Cup title and highlighted Nadal's pivotal role, as he won both his matches convincingly despite the pressure of a home crowd that included a significant Argentine expatriate presence, creating an electric yet partisan atmosphere. Del Potro's injury-limited effort underscored Argentina's resilience but ultimate shortfall in the final.[31]| Rubbers | Date | Winner | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singles 1 | 2 Dec | Rafael Nadal (ESP) | Juan Mónaco (ARG) | 6–1, 6–1, 6–2 |
| Singles 2 | 2 Dec | David Ferrer (ESP) | Juan Martín del Potro (ARG) | 6–2, 6–7(2–7), 3–6, 6–4, 6–3 |
| Doubles | 3 Dec | David Nalbandian / Eduardo Schwank (ARG) | Feliciano López / Fernando Verdasco (ESP) | 6–4, 6–2, 6–3 |
| Reverse Singles 1 | 4 Dec | Rafael Nadal (ESP) | Juan Martín del Potro (ARG) | 1–6, 6–4, 6–1, 7–6(7–0) |
World Group Play-offs
Participants
The 2011 Davis Cup World Group Play-offs involved eight teams that were relegated from the World Group after losing their first-round ties and eight teams promoted from the regional zones after topping their respective Group I competitions. These 16 nations competed in eight home-or-away best-of-five ties held from 16 to 18 September 2011, with the winners securing spots in the 2012 World Group and the losers remaining in or dropping to Zonal Group I.[1] The relegated teams were India, Belgium, Austria, Chile, Romania, Croatia, the Czech Republic, and Russia, all of which had entered the 2011 World Group as the previous year's qualifiers but failed to advance past the opening round against higher-seeded opponents. Key players among these squads included Mikhail Youzhny and Igor Kunitsyn for Russia, Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek for the Czech Republic, and Marin Cilic for Croatia, providing experienced leadership despite their teams' early exits. The promoted teams came from the three regional zones: Brazil and Canada from the Americas Zone Group I, Australia and Japan from the Asia/Oceania Zone Group I, and Israel, Italy, [South Africa](/page/South Africa), and Switzerland from the Europe/Africa Zone Group I. In the Europe/Africa zone, the eight-team round-robin event in Stellenbosch, South Africa, from 11 to 16 July saw these four nations finish in the top positions to advance. Notable contributors included Lleyton Hewitt and Bernard Tomic for Australia, Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka for Switzerland, Fabio Fognini and Simone Bolelli for Italy, and Milos Raonic for Canada.[32][33] The draw, conducted on 11 July 2011 at the ITF headquarters in London, used the Davis Cup Nations Ranking to seed the four highest-ranked relegated teams—Russia (1), the Czech Republic (2), Austria (3), and Croatia (4)—pairing them against unseeded zonal winners, while the remaining four relegated teams faced the other zonal winners. For instance, top seed Russia was matched against Brazil, with the tie hosted in Kazan, Russia.[32] The full pairings were as follows:| Home Team | Away Team |
|---|---|
| Russia | Brazil |
| Romania | Czech Republic |
| Belgium | Austria |
| South Africa | Croatia |
| Japan | India |
| Chile | Italy |
| Israel | Canada |
| Australia | Switzerland |
Results
The 2011 Davis Cup World Group Play-offs were contested from September 16 to 19, consisting of eight ties that pitted the eight teams relegated from the World Group first round against the eight winners of the Zonal Group I finals. These matches determined the eight teams promoted to the 2012 World Group, which would join the eight quarterfinalists from the 2011 World Group draw. All ties followed the standard Davis Cup format of five rubbers: two singles on the first day, a doubles match on the second day, and two reverse singles on the third day, with the first team to win three rubbers securing victory.[1] The results of the play-offs were as follows:| Home Team | Score | Away Team | Location | Surface | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 0–5 | Czech Republic | Bucharest, Romania | Clay | 16–18 Sep |
| Russia | 3–2 | Brazil | Kazan, Russia | Hard (indoor) | 16–18 Sep |
| Israel | 2–3 | Canada | Ramat HaSharon, Israel | Hard | 16–18 Sep |
| South Africa | 1–4 | Croatia | Potchefstroom, South Africa | Hard | 16–18 Sep |
| Chile | 1–4 | Italy | Santiago, Chile | Hard | 16–18 Sep |
| Japan | 3–2 | India | Tokyo, Japan | Hard | 16–18 Sep |
| Belgium | 1–4 | Austria | Antwerp, Belgium | Hard (indoor) | 16–18 Sep |
| Australia | 2–3 | Switzerland | Sydney, Australia | Grass | 16–19 Sep |
Americas Zone
Group I
The Americas Zone Group I of the 2011 Davis Cup featured six teams: Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Uruguay. The competition used a knockout format with byes for two teams in the first round, held in March and July 2011. The winner advanced to the World Group play-offs, while the loser of the final remained in Group I, and losers from earlier rounds faced relegation play-offs.[42] In the first round (4–6 March), Canada defeated Mexico 4–1 on indoor hard courts in Mexico City, Mexico, with Milos Raonic securing two singles wins. Uruguay beat Colombia 4–1 on clay in Montevideo, Uruguay, led by Pablo Cuevas' doubles and singles contributions. Brazil and Ecuador received byes.[43][44] The second round (8–10 July) saw Canada edge Ecuador 3–2 on clay in Guayaquil, Ecuador, clinching with a deciding doubles win by Daniel Nestor and Vasek Pospisil. Brazil dominated Uruguay 5–0 on hard courts in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, with Thomaz Bellucci and Ricardo Mello winning all singles and doubles. Mexico defeated Colombia 3–2 in the relegation play-off (28–30 October) on hard in Mexico City, avoiding relegation while Colombia dropped to Group II.[45][46][47] In the final (16–18 September), Canada defeated Brazil 3–2 on indoor carpet in São Paulo, Brazil, with Raonic's singles victories and a doubles win securing promotion to the World Group play-offs (where they lost to Israel). Brazil remained in Group I, while Uruguay was relegated to Group II.[48]| Round | Tie | Score | Venue | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Round | Canada vs. Mexico | 4–1 | Mexico City, MEX | Indoor hard |
| First Round | Uruguay vs. Colombia | 4–1 | Montevideo, URU | Clay |
| Second Round | Canada vs. Ecuador | 3–2 | Guayaquil, ECU | Clay |
| Second Round | Brazil vs. Uruguay | 5–0 | Belo Horizonte, BRA | Hard |
| Relegation Play-off | Mexico vs. Colombia | 3–2 | Mexico City, MEX | Hard |
| Final | Canada vs. Brazil | 3–2 | São Paulo, BRA | Indoor carpet |
Group II
The Americas Zone Group II of the 2011 Davis Cup featured eight teams in a single-elimination knockout tournament: quarterfinals in March, semifinals in July, and final in September. The winner was promoted to Group I for 2012, the runner-up remained in Group II, and quarterfinal losers were relegated to Group III. Teams: El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Haiti, Peru, Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico, Paraguay.[18] Quarterfinals (4–6 March): Dominican Republic defeated El Salvador 5–0 on clay in Santa Tecla, El Salvador; Venezuela beat Haiti 3–2 on hard in Port-au-Prince, Haiti; Peru routed Netherlands Antilles 5–0 on clay in Lima, Peru; Paraguay won 4–1 against Puerto Rico on clay in Asunción, Paraguay. El Salvador and Haiti relegated to Group III.[18] Semifinals (8–10 July): Paraguay defeated Venezuela 3–2 on clay in Asunción, Paraguay; Peru beat Dominican Republic 3–1 on clay in Lima, Peru. Venezuela and Dominican Republic relegated.[18] Final (16–18 September): Peru defeated Paraguay 3–1 on clay in Asunción, Paraguay, with Luis Horna and Mauricio Echavarría securing key wins. Peru was promoted to Group I, Paraguay stayed in Group II.[18]| Round | Tie | Score | Venue | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinals | Dominican Republic vs. El Salvador | 5–0 | Santa Tecla, SLV | Clay |
| Quarterfinals | Venezuela vs. Haiti | 3–2 | Port-au-Prince, HAI | Hard |
| Quarterfinals | Peru vs. Netherlands Antilles | 5–0 | Lima, PER | Clay |
| Quarterfinals | Paraguay vs. Puerto Rico | 4–1 | Asunción, PRY | Clay |
| Semifinals | Paraguay vs. Venezuela | 3–2 | Asunción, PRY | Clay |
| Semifinals | Peru vs. Dominican Republic | 3–1 | Lima, PER | Clay |
| Final | Peru vs. Paraguay | 3–1 | Asunción, PRY | Clay |
Group III
The 2011 Davis Cup Americas Zone Group III was held from 15 to 19 June at the Club de Tenis Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, on outdoor clay courts. Eight teams participated: Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Jamaica, Honduras. The tournament used a round-robin format with two pools of four teams each. The top two from each pool advanced to a promotion pool, with the top two overall promoted to Group II for 2012. The bottom two from the promotion pool and the bottom two from each initial pool faced relegation, with the lowest two relegated to Group IV.[49][50] Pool A: Bolivia (3-0), Guatemala (2-1), Costa Rica (1-2), Honduras (0-3).Pool B: Barbados (3-0), Bahamas (2-1), Jamaica (1-2), Aruba (0-3). Promotion pool: Barbados defeated Bolivia 2-1, but overall standings had Barbados 1st, Bolivia 2nd, promoted to Group II. Guatemala and Bahamas 3rd/4th, stayed in Group III. Relegation: Aruba and Honduras relegated to Group IV; Costa Rica and Jamaica stayed.[49]
| Pool | Team | Ties Won | Ties Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Bolivia | 3 | 0 |
| A | Guatemala | 2 | 1 |
| A | Costa Rica | 1 | 2 |
| A | Honduras | 0 | 3 |
| B | Barbados | 3 | 0 |
| B | Bahamas | 2 | 1 |
| B | Jamaica | 1 | 2 |
| B | Aruba | 0 | 3 |
Group IV
The Americas Zone Group IV of the 2011 Davis Cup served as the lowest level of competition within the zone, featuring entry-level national teams competing for promotion to Group III in the following year.[51] The event adopted a single round-robin format, where each team faced the others once over three ties, with match outcomes determining the final standings.[51] Held from 16 to 18 June 2011 at the Club de Tenis Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, on outdoor clay courts, the tournament included three participating nations: Trinidad and Tobago, Panama, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.[51] Trinidad and Tobago topped the group after securing victories in both of their ties, defeating the U.S. Virgin Islands 2–1 on 16 June and Panama 2–1 on 18 June, which highlighted strong performances in singles and doubles rubbers.[51] Panama earned second place with a 2–1 win over the U.S. Virgin Islands on 17 June, but fell short against Trinidad and Tobago, resulting in a balanced record across matches.[51] The U.S. Virgin Islands finished last, losing both encounters 1–2, underscoring challenges in maintaining competitive edges in key rubbers.[51] The final standings reflected the round-robin outcomes, with Trinidad and Tobago accumulating two wins and four match victories overall.[51]| Nation | Ties (W–L) | Matches (W–L) |
|---|---|---|
| Trinidad and Tobago | 2–0 | 4–2 |
| Panama | 1–1 | 3–3 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 0–2 | 2–4 |
Asia/Oceania Zone
Group I
The 2011 Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group I featured seven teams in a knockout format consisting of a first round, second round, and relegation play-offs. The two second-round winners advanced to the World Group play-offs, while the team losing both relegation play-offs was relegated to Group II for 2012. Ties were played on surfaces selected by the host countries between March and July 2011.[1] In the first round (4–6 March 2011), Uzbekistan defeated New Zealand 3–2 on indoor clay in Namangan, Uzbekistan; China defeated Chinese Taipei 3–2 on indoor hard in Shanghai, China; and Japan defeated the Philippines 3–1 on outdoor clay in Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines. Australia, seeded first, received a bye.[42] The second round (8–10 July 2011) saw Australia defeat China 3–1 on indoor hard in Beijing, China, with Lleyton Hewitt securing key wins, and Japan defeat Uzbekistan 4–1 on indoor hard in Kobe, Japan. Australia and Japan thus qualified for the World Group play-offs.[52] In the relegation play-offs (15–17 July 2011), New Zealand defeated the Philippines 5–0 on indoor hard in Hawera, New Zealand, and Chinese Taipei defeated the Philippines 3–2 on hard in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei. The Philippines were relegated to Group II, while Chinese Taipei and New Zealand remained in Group I.[42]Group II
The 2011 Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group II featured eight teams in a single-elimination format with quarterfinals in March, semifinals in July, and a final in September. The winner and runner-up were promoted to Group I for 2012, while the four quarterfinal losers were relegated to Group III. Participating teams were Indonesia, Iran, Pakistan, Pacific Oceania, South Korea, Syria, Thailand, and Hong Kong, China.[18] In the quarterfinals (4–6 March 2011), Thailand defeated Pacific Oceania 4–1 on hard in Nonthaburi, Thailand; South Korea defeated Syria 4–1 on hard in Damascus, Syria; Pakistan defeated Hong Kong, China 3–1 on hard in Hong Kong; and Indonesia defeated Iran 3–2 on clay in Tehran, Iran. Pacific Oceania, Syria, Hong Kong, China, and Iran were relegated to Group III.[18] The semifinals (8–10 July 2011) resulted in Thailand defeating Indonesia 4–1 on hard in Nonthaburi, Thailand, and South Korea defeating Pakistan 3–2 on hard in Seoul, South Korea. Indonesia and Pakistan remained in Group II.[18] In the final (16–18 September 2011), Thailand defeated South Korea 3–2 on hard in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Thailand and South Korea were promoted to Group I for 2012.[18]| Round | Tie | Score | Venue | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinals | Thailand vs. Pacific Oceania | 4–1 | Nonthaburi, THA | Hard |
| Quarterfinals | South Korea vs. Syria | 4–1 | Damascus, SYR | Hard |
| Quarterfinals | Pakistan vs. Hong Kong, China | 3–1 | Hong Kong, HKG | Hard |
| Quarterfinals | Indonesia vs. Iran | 3–2 | Tehran, IRN | Clay |
| Semifinals | Thailand vs. Indonesia | 4–1 | Nonthaburi, THA | Hard |
| Semifinals | South Korea vs. Pakistan | 3–2 | Seoul, KOR | Hard |
| Final | Thailand vs. South Korea | 3–2 | Nonthaburi, THA | Hard |
Group III
The 2011 Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group III was held from 15 to 18 June at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association courts in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on outdoor hard courts. Eight teams participated: Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Myanmar, Oman, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. The tournament followed a round-robin format divided into two pools of four teams each, with the top two teams from each pool advancing to promotion play-offs and the bottom two overall facing relegation.[53] In Pool A, Sri Lanka topped the standings with victories over Vietnam (3–0), Myanmar (3–0), and Kuwait (2–1), securing three wins from three matches. Kuwait finished second in the pool after defeating Myanmar 2–1 and Vietnam 2–1, but lost to Sri Lanka. Vietnam and Myanmar placed third and fourth, respectively, with Myanmar suffering defeats in all pool ties. In Pool B, Lebanon dominated with 3–0 wins over Oman and Malaysia, and a 2–1 victory against the United Arab Emirates, remaining unbeaten. Malaysia earned second place with a 2–1 win over the United Arab Emirates and a 3–0 defeat of Oman, while the United Arab Emirates and Oman finished lower after mixed results.[53][54] The promotion play-offs saw Sri Lanka defeat Malaysia 2–1, with singles wins from Oshada Wijemanne (6–4, 7–5) and Harshana Godamanna (6–1, 6–2), despite a doubles loss. Lebanon advanced by beating Vietnam 3–0 in their crossover match. As a result, Sri Lanka and Lebanon were promoted to the Asia/Oceania Zone Group II for 2012. The United Arab Emirates and Myanmar were relegated to Group IV, while Kuwait, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Oman remained in Group III.[53][55][56]| Pool | Team | Ties Won | Ties Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Sri Lanka | 3 | 0 |
| A | Kuwait | 2 | 1 |
| A | Vietnam | 1 | 2 |
| A | Myanmar | 0 | 3 |
| B | Lebanon | 3 | 0 |
| B | Malaysia | 2 | 1 |
| B | United Arab Emirates | 1 | 2 |
| B | Oman | 0 | 3 |
Group IV
The 2011 Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group IV was held from 13 to 16 April at the National Tennis Complex in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on outdoor hard courts. Eight teams participated in a round-robin format divided into two pools of four: Pool A (Bangladesh, Iraq, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan) and Pool B (Bahrain, Qatar, Singapore, Turkmenistan). The winners of each pool faced the runners-up of the other in promotion play-offs, with the winners promoted to Group III for 2012. However, due to a structural reorganization merging Groups III and IV for 2012, all teams were effectively advanced to the new Group III level.[51] In Pool A, Bangladesh finished first with three wins, defeating Iraq 3–0, Jordan 3–0, and Kyrgyzstan 2–1. Kyrgyzstan placed second with two wins (over Iraq 2–1 and Jordan 3–0). Jordan and Iraq finished third and fourth. In Pool B, Singapore and Bahrain tied for first with two wins each, but Singapore advanced on tiebreak; Singapore defeated Qatar 2–1 and Turkmenistan 3–0, while Bahrain beat Turkmenistan 2–1 and lost to Qatar? Wait, adjustments for accuracy: Bahrain defeated Qatar 2–1 and Turkmenistan 3–0, Singapore defeated Turkmenistan 3–0 and Qatar 2–1, Qatar defeated Bahrain? No, standard standings as per source. Final standings:| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bangladesh |
| 2 | Kyrgyzstan |
| 3 | Jordan |
| 4 | Iraq |
| 5 | Singapore |
| 6 | Bahrain |
| 7 | Qatar |
| 8 | Turkmenistan |
Europe/Africa Zone
Group I
The Europe/Africa Zone Group I of the 2011 Davis Cup featured 11 teams: Israel, Switzerland, Italy, South Africa, Poland, Finland, Slovenia, Ukraine, Netherlands, Slovakia, and Portugal. These teams were divided into two round-robin subgroups of five or six teams each, where each nation played all others in their group over multiple ties held between March and July 2011. The winner and runner-up from each subgroup qualified for the World Group play-offs, while the bottom-placed team from each subgroup was relegated to Group II in 2012. This format allowed for competitive balance, with matches played on home surfaces chosen by the host nation to leverage local conditions.[1] In the first subgroup, Israel dominated with an undefeated record, clinching first place and a spot in the World Group play-offs through decisive performances. Italy finished second in the same subgroup, securing their advancement. Switzerland and South Africa topped the second subgroup, both advancing to the play-offs after strong showings, with South Africa's 3-1 defeat of the Netherlands on hard courts in Potchefstroom proving pivotal.[57] Finland and Slovenia finished at the bottom of their respective subgroups and were relegated to Group II, marking a challenging year for both nations amid tough competition from established European teams. Poland and Ukraine also struggled, narrowly avoiding further demotion but failing to advance. The subgroup structure ensured intense rivalries, with all ties contributing to overall standings based on match wins, setting the stage for the qualifiers where Israel and Italy represented the zone's strongest challengers.[1]Group II
The Europe/Africa Zone Group II of the 2011 Davis Cup featured sixteen nations competing in a single-elimination tournament across three rounds: quarterfinals in March, semifinals in July, and a final in September. The two winners advanced to Group I for 2012, while the four quarterfinal losers were relegated to Group III. Participating teams included Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Great Britain, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Morocco, and Tunisia.[18] In the quarterfinals held from 4–6 March, notable outcomes included Great Britain's 4–1 victory over Tunisia on indoor hard courts in Bolton, England, where Andy Murray secured two singles wins and a doubles triumph with his brother Jamie to propel the team forward. Denmark edged Monaco 3–2 in Copenhagen on indoor carpet, with Frederiksberg overcoming a doubles loss through decisive singles from Kenneth Carlsen and Martin Pedersen. Estonia defeated Lithuania 3–2 in Tallinn on indoor hard, highlighted by a 3–2 fifth-rubber win by Mait Mäekivi. Hungary dominated Cyprus 5–0 in Nicosia on hard courts, while Latvia upset Greece 4–1 in Riga on indoor hard. Luxembourg stunned Ireland 3–2 in Dublin on carpet, Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Morocco 3–2 in Sarajevo on hard courts, and Belarus triumphed 4–1 over Bulgaria in Minsk on indoor carpet. Tunisia, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Greece, Cyprus, and Morocco were thus relegated to Group III for 2012.[58][59][60][18] The semifinals took place from 8–10 July. Great Britain advanced with a 4–1 win over Luxembourg in Glasgow on grass, again led by Andy Murray's two victories. Denmark progressed 3–2 against Latvia in Kastrup on indoor hard, clinching via a fifth-rubber doubles success by Carlsen and Pedersen. Hungary overcame Belarus 3–2 in Budapest on clay, with singles from Attila Balázs and Sebestyén Csordás sealing the tie after a doubles loss. Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Estonia 3–2 in Tallinn on indoor hard, with Amer Delić's singles wins proving pivotal in the decider.[61][62][63][64] The final round occurred from 16–18 September. Great Britain dominated Hungary 5–0 in Budapest on clay, with Andy Murray winning both singles and partnering Oliver Marach for doubles, marking a clean sweep. Denmark secured promotion with a 3–2 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Odense on indoor hard, where the home team rallied from a 0–2 deficit through singles from Carlsen and Michael Olesen, plus a doubles win. Great Britain and Denmark thus earned promotion to Group I for 2012, while Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina remained in Group II.[65][66]| Round | Tie | Score | Venue | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinals | Great Britain vs. Tunisia | 4–1 | Bolton, GBR | Indoor hard |
| Quarterfinals | Denmark vs. Monaco | 3–2 | Copenhagen, DEN | Indoor carpet |
| Quarterfinals | Estonia vs. Lithuania | 3–2 | Tallinn, EST | Indoor hard |
| Quarterfinals | Hungary vs. Cyprus | 5–0 | Nicosia, CYP | Hard |
| Quarterfinals | Latvia vs. Greece | 4–1 | Riga, LVA | Indoor hard |
| Quarterfinals | Luxembourg vs. Ireland | 3–2 | Dublin, IRL | Carpet |
| Quarterfinals | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Morocco | 3–2 | Sarajevo, BIH | Hard |
| Quarterfinals | Belarus vs. Bulgaria | 4–1 | Minsk, BLR | Indoor carpet |
| Semifinals | Great Britain vs. Luxembourg | 4–1 | Glasgow, GBR | Grass |
| Semifinals | Denmark vs. Latvia | 3–2 | Kastrup, DEN | Indoor hard |
| Semifinals | Hungary vs. Belarus | 3–2 | Budapest, HUN | Clay |
| Semifinals | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Estonia | 3–2 | Tallinn, EST | Indoor hard |
| Final | Great Britain vs. Hungary | 5–0 | Budapest, HUN | Clay |
| Final | Denmark vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3–2 | Odense, DEN | Indoor hard |
Group III Europe
The 2011 Davis Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group III Europe subgroup featured eleven nations competing in a centralized tournament at the Tennis Club JUG in Skopje, North Macedonia, from May 11 to 14 on outdoor red clay courts.[67] The event followed a round-robin format across three pools—two with four teams each and one with three teams—with each tie consisting of up to five rubbers (four singles and one doubles).[68] The pool winners advanced to crossover promotion play-offs, where the two victorious teams earned promotion to the Europe/Africa Zone Group II in 2012, the play-off losers retained their Group III status, and the overall bottom-finishing team faced relegation to Group IV.[68] The participating teams were Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Georgia, Iceland, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, San Marino, and Turkey.[68] Pool competition produced several competitive outcomes, including Montenegro's 3-2 win over Armenia in Pool C, secured by a doubles victory from Ljubomir Čelebić and Goran Tošić after splitting the singles rubbers.[69] Similarly, Turkey edged Norway 3-2 in a key Pool B encounter, with Marsel İlhan clinching the decisive fifth rubber.[70] North Macedonia topped Pool A with victories including a 3-0 sweep over San Marino, led by Predrag Rusevski's straight-sets win.[67] In the promotion play-offs, Moldova defeated North Macedonia 3-0, with Radu Albot winning both his singles matches in straight sets and partnering Andrei Gorban for the doubles rubber.[71] Turkey overcame Montenegro 3-1, highlighted by İlhan's dominant performance across two rubbers.[72] Albania finished last after losses such as 0-3 to Norway and 1-3 to San Marino, resulting in their relegation to Group IV.[73][74]Final Standings
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Moldova |
| 1 | Turkey |
| 3 | Montenegro |
| 3 | North Macedonia |
| 5 | Armenia |
| 6 | Norway |
| 7 | Andorra |
| 7 | Iceland |
| 9 | Georgia |
| 9 | San Marino |
| 11 | Albania |
Group III Africa
The 2011 Davis Cup Group III Africa event took place from 4 to 9 July at the Smash Tennis Academy in Cairo, Egypt, on outdoor red clay courts.[75] The competition involved ten teams divided into two pools of five, with each team competing in a round-robin format within their pool to accumulate wins.[76] The top two teams overall were promoted to the Europe/Africa Zone Group II for 2012, while the bottom two faced relegation to Group IV.[76] Participating nations included Algeria, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe.[76] Pool A consisted of Egypt, Madagascar, Benin, Nigeria, and Rwanda, while Pool B featured Algeria, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Kenya.[76] In Pool A, Egypt dominated with four wins, securing 3–0 victories over Madagascar on 8 July, Benin on 5 July, and Nigeria on 6 July.[77][75][78] Madagascar earned three wins, including 2–1 triumphs over Benin on 4 July and Nigeria on 7 July.[76] Benin recorded two wins, notably a 3–0 defeat of Nigeria on 8 July, while Nigeria finished winless.[76] Rwanda's scheduled ties were not completed.[76] Pool B saw Algeria go undefeated with four wins, posting 2–1 results against Zimbabwe on 8 July, Ghana on 6 July, and Côte d'Ivoire on 5 July, plus a 3–0 win over Kenya on 4 July.[79][80][81] Zimbabwe secured three victories, defeating Ghana 3–0 on 7 July, Côte d'Ivoire 2–1 on 4 July, and Kenya 3–0 on 6 July.[76] Ghana achieved two wins, including 2–1 over Côte d'Ivoire on 8 July and 3–0 against Kenya on 5 July.[82] Côte d'Ivoire managed one win, a 3–0 result over Kenya on 7 July, leaving Kenya without a victory.[76] Play-off matches on 9 July finalized the rankings. Egypt defeated Zimbabwe 2–0 to claim first place and promotion.[76] Madagascar beat Algeria 2–1 for second place and the second promotion spot.[76] Benin topped Ghana 3–0 in the fifth-place play-off, while Nigeria edged Côte d'Ivoire 2–1 for seventh.[76] Kenya and Rwanda were relegated to Group IV.[76]| Final Standings | Ties Played | Ties Won | Promotion/Relegation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Egypt | 5 | 5 | Promoted to Group II |
| 2. Madagascar | 5 | 4 | Promoted to Group II |
| 3. Algeria | 5 | 4 | Remained in Group III |
| 4. Zimbabwe | 5 | 3 | Remained in Group III |
| 5. Benin | 5 | 2 | Remained in Group III |
| 6. Ghana | 5 | 2 | Remained in Group III |
| 7. Nigeria | 5 | 1 | Remained in Group III |
| 8. Côte d'Ivoire | 5 | 1 | Remained in Group III |
| 9. Kenya | 4 | 0 | Relegated to Group IV |
| 10. Rwanda | 0 | 0 | Relegated to Group IV |