International Lawn Tennis Challenge 1919

The International Lawn Tennis Challenge 1919 was the 14th edition of the competition for men's national tennis teams organized by the International Lawn Tennis Federation (ILTF) . After the tournament was canceled for four years during the First World War , it took place again this year, with four teams playing against the defending champions Australia , which in 1914 had won the title together with New Zealand as Australasia . The final in Sydney , held from January 16 to 21, 1920, was won by the defending champion against the challenger Great Britain and thus secured the sixth title so far.

The teams

World group

In addition to the defending champion, four other teams took part in the International Lawn Tennis Challenge. These teams played in the world group for the final ticket against Australia.

Belgium  France

Great Britain  South African Union

Results

	Semifinals July					Final 25-27 August
		France	3
		Belgium	0
							France	2
							Great Britain	3
		South African Union	1
		Great Britain	4th

final

Australia	final	Great Britain
Team James Anderson Norman Brookes Gerald Patterson Captain Norman Brookes	Date: January 16 to 21 1920 Location: Double Bay Grounds , Sydney ( Australia ) Surface: Grass James Anderson 5: 7, 2: 6, 4: 6 Algernon Kingscote Gerald Patterson 6: 4, 6: 3, 2: 6, 6: 3 Arthur Lowe Norman Brookes Gerald Patterson 6-0, 6-0, 6-2 Alfred Beamish Algernon Kingscote Gerald Patterson 6: 4, 6: 4, 8: 6 Algernon Kingscote James Anderson 6: 4, 5: 7, 6: 3, 4: 6, 12:10 Arthur Lowe Result: 4: 1	Team Alfred Beamish Algernon Kingscote Arthur Lowe Captain Algernon Kingscote

See also

• Fed Cup
• Davis Cup

Web links

• Official site of the Davis Cup (English)

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Davis Cup - Tie details - 1919 - Australasia vs Great Britain ( English ). Accessed May 30, 2016.