The 1927 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 22nd edition of what is now known as the

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. 21 teams entered the Europe Zone, while 4 entered the America Zone.

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and

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competed for the first time, while

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returned to the competition for the first time since

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defeated

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in the Inter-Zonal play-off. The French defeated the

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, capturing their first championship, and ending the USA's 6-year run. The final was played at the

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on 8–10 September.

America Zone

Draw

Final

Canada vs. Japan

Europe Zone

Draw

Final

Denmark vs. France

Inter-Zonal Final

France vs. Japan

Challenge Round

United States vs. France

References

External links

Davis Cup official website
{{1927 in tennis Davis Cups by year

International Lawn Tennis Challenge The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis. It is run by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and is contested annually between teams from competing countries in a knock-out format. It is described by the organis ...

America Zone

Draw

Final

Europe Zone

Draw

Final

Inter-Zonal Final

Challenge Round

See also

References

External links