• Source: 1968 Davis Cup

      • The 1968 Davis Cup was the 57th edition of the Davis Cup, the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 32 teams entered the Europe Zone, 9 teams entered the Americas Zone, and 8 teams entered the Eastern Zone. Peru made its first appearance in the tournament, having previously entered on 3 occasions before subsequently withdrawing before competing in a tie.
      The United States defeated Ecuador in the Americas Inter-Zonal final, India defeated Japan in the Eastern Inter-Zonal final, and Spain and West Germany were the winners of the two Europe Zones, defeating Italy and South Africa respectively.
      In the Inter-Zonal Zone, the United States defeated Spain and India defeated West Germany in the semifinals, and then the United States defeated India in the final. The United States then defeated the defending champions Australia in the Challenge Round, ending Australia's four-year title run. The final was played at Memorial Drive Park in Adelaide, Australia on 26–28 December.


      Incidents


      In what became known as the Båstad riots, the Europe Zone first-round tie between Sweden and Rhodesia, planned to be held in Båstad, Sweden, caused widespread disruption as demonstrators protested the participation of both Rhodesia and South Africa in the tournament. Both countries had been banned from competing in other sports competitions due to their apartheid and white minority rule policies.
      Following discussions between the Swedish government and demonstrators, the International Tennis Federation and Swedish Tennis Federation decided to move the tie to a neutral location in Bandol, France.


      Americas Zone




      = North & Central America Zone

      =


      = South America Zone

      =


      = Americas Inter-Zonal Final

      =
      United States vs. Ecuador


      Eastern Zone




      = Zone A

      =


      = Zone B

      =


      = Eastern Inter-Zonal Final

      =
      Japan vs. India


      Europe Zone




      = Zone A

      =


      Zone A Final


      Spain vs. Italy


      = Zone B

      =


      Zone B Final


      West Germany vs. South Africa


      Inter-Zonal Zone




      = Draw

      =


      = Semifinals

      =
      West Germany vs. India

      United States vs. Spain


      = Final

      =
      United States vs. India


      Challenge Round


      Australia vs. United States


      See also


      The White Game, a 1968 Swedish documentary film about the protests around the match between Sweden and Rhodesia.


      References




      External links


      Davis Cup Official Website

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