The 1920 International Lawn Tennis Challenge, more commonly known as the

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, was the 15th edition of the major international team event in men's tennis. Six nations competed for the right to challenge holders Australasia. The

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joined the competition for the first time. The initial draw consisted of four countries and drew the United States against France and the Netherlands against Great Britain. The applications of Canada and South Africa were received after the deadline but their entries were accepted by the other countries and subsequently a new draw was made. "Big Bill" Tilden and "Little Bill" Johnston made their debut for the

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, and would not lose a rubber the entire tournament. In the Challenge Round, they reclaimed the cup from

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. The final, in honor of

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, was played at the Domain Cricket Club in

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on 30 December - 1 January 1921.

Draw

competed for the first time.

Quarterfinals

Netherlands vs. South Africa France vs. United States

Semifinal

Great Britain vs. United States

Challenge Round

Australasia vs. United States

References

External links

Davis Cup official website
{{Davis Cup Davis Cups by year

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