2010 Davis Cup
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| Duration | 5 March – 5 December 2010 |
| Edition | 99th |
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| Winning nation | File:Flag of Serbia.svg Serbia |
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The 2010 Davis Cup (also known as the 2010 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas for sponsorship purposes) was the 99th edition of the most important annual tournament among national teams in men's tennis worldwide. In the dramatic final, Serbia defeated France 3–2 to win its first Davis Cup title.[1][2] The draw for the World Group, Zonal Groups I and Zonal Groups II took place in Geneva on 23 September 2009. The competition started with the first round on 5–7 March.[3] On 6–8 March 2010 Novak Djokovic played the key role in bringing Serbia to the World Group quarterfinals for the first time in its independent history, winning both singles matches in the home tie against the United States (against Sam Querrey and John Isner).[4] Later, Serbia progressed to the Davis Cup final, following the victories over Croatia (4–1) and Czech Republic (3–2).[3] Serbia came from 1–2 down to defeat France in the final tie 3–2 in Belgrade to win the nation's first Davis Cup championship. In the final, Djokovic scored two singles points for Serbia, defeating Gilles Simon and Gaël Monfils, while the last match was won by Viktor Troicki, who beat Michaël Llodra.[1] Serbia became the 13th nation in history to win the Cup,[5] which was passed to them from the previous year's winner Spain. France missed the opportunity to win its 10th title and surpass Great Britain in total number of titles won. The Serbian team celebrated the trophy by fulfilling their bet to shave their hair off in case of victory.[1]
World Group
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Draw
The draw for the 2010 World Group was held in Geneva on 23 September 2009.
First round losers played in World Group play-offs.
Final
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Belgrade Arena, Belgrade, Serbia[6] 3–5 December 2010 Hard (i) |
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World Group play-offs
- Date: 17–19 September
The eight losing teams in the World Group first round ties, and eight winners of the Group I second round ties competed in the World Group play-offs.
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- File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium, File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany, File:Flag of India.svg India, File:Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden and File:Flag of the United States.svg United States will remain in the World Group in 2011.
- File:Flag of Austria.svg Austria, File:Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Kazakhstan, and File:Flag of Romania.svg Romania are promoted to the World Group in 2011.
- File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia, File:Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil, File:Flag of Colombia.svg Colombia, File:Flag of Italy.svg Italy and File:Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa will remain in Zonal Group I in 2011.
- File:Flag of Ecuador.svg Ecuador, File:Flag of Israel.svg Israel and File:Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Switzerland are relegated to Zonal Group I in 2011.
Americas Zone
Group I
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Draw
{{#section-h:2010 Davis Cup Americas Zone Group I|Draw}}
Group II
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Draw
{{#section-h:2010 Davis Cup Americas Zone Group II|Draw}}
Group III
- Venue: San Juan, Puerto Rico (outdoor hard)
- Date: 7-11 July
{{#section-h:2010 Davis Cup Americas Zone Group III|Final Standings}}
Group IV
{{#section-h:2010 Davis Cup Americas Zone Group IV|Draw}}
Asia/Oceania Zone
Group I
Draw
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Group II
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Draw
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Group III
- Venue: Enghelab Sport Complex, Tehran, Iran (outdoor clay)
- Date: 28 April–2 May
{{#section-h:2010 Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group III|Final Standings}}
Group IV
{{#section-h:2010 Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group IV|Final Standings}}
Europe/Africa Zone
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Group II
Draw
{{#section-h:2010 Davis Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group II|Draw}}
Group III Europe
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Group III Africa
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Serbia crowned Davis Cup champion at the Davis Cup official site
- ↑ "Davis Cup scorecards – 2010". daviscup.com. ITF.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 World Group 2010 at the Davis Cup official site
- ↑ Best of Three: Djokovic shines for country in Davis Cup first round sportsillustrated.cnn.com
- ↑ which Serbia scores historic Davis Cup victory Times LIVE
- ↑ "Serbia v France". Davis Cup.
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