1928 International Lawn Tennis Challenge
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The 1928 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 23rd edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 26 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while 6 would enter the America Zone.
The United States defeated Italy in the Inter-Zonal play-off. The USA would lose to France in the Challenge Round, giving France their second straight title. The final was played at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France on 27-29 July.
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[edit] America Zone
[edit] Draw
| 1st Round |
Semifinals 25-28 May |
Final 1-3 June |
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 China |
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| Mexico City, Mexico (clay) |  United States |
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 Cuba |
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 Canada |
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[edit] Final
 United States 5 |
Town & Tennis Club, Chicago, IL, United States 1 June - 3 June 1928 clay |
 Japan 0 |
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[edit] Europe Zone
[edit] Draw
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[edit] Final
.svg/45px-Flag_of_Italy_(1861-1946).svg.png){kind=small} Italy 3 |
Milan, Italy 13 July - 15 July 1928 clay |
 Czechoslovakia 2 |
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[edit] Inter-Zonal Zone
Italy 1 |
Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France 20 July - 22 July 1928 clay |
United States 4 |
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[edit] Challenge Round
 France 4 |
Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France 27 July - 29 July 1928 clay |
United States 1 |
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