1956 Davis Cup
The 1956 Davis Cup was the 45th edition of the Davis Cup, the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 24 teams entered the Europe Zone, 5 teams entered the America Zone, and 3 teams entered the Eastern Zone.
The United [States Davis Cup team|United States] defeated Mexico in the America Zone final, India defeated Japan in the Eastern Zone final, and Italy defeated Sweden in the Europe Zone final. In the Inter-Zonal Zone, the United States defeated Italy in the semifinal, and then defeated India in the final. In the Challenge Round the United States were defeated by defending champions Australia. The final was played at Memorial [Drive Park|Memorial Drive] in Adelaide, Australia on 26–28 December.
America Zone
Final
'''United States vs. Mexico'''Eastern Zone
Final
'''Japan vs. India'''Europe Zone
Final
'''Sweden vs. Italy'''Inter-Zonal Zone
Semifinals
United States vs. Italy'''United States vs. India'''