The 1904 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the fourth edition of what is now known as the

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, and the first edition to be played outside

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soil. As defending champions, the British Isles team played host to the competition, which featured teams from

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and

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for the first time. Belgium and France would play for the right to challenge the British Isles for the cup. The ties were played at Worple Road (the former site of the

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) in

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from 27 June to 5 July. Despite

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giving his word that an American team would enter, the Americans failed to make a challenge before the 7 March deadline.

Final

Belgium vs. France

Challenge Round

British Isles vs. Belgium

References

External links

Davis Cup official website
Davis Cups by year

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