1998 Davis Cup

The 1998 Davis Cup (also known as the 1998 Davis Cup by NEC for sponsorship purposes) was the 87th edition of the Davis Cup, the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 131 teams entered the competition, 16 in the World Group, 30 in the Americas Zone, 30 in the Asia/Oceania Zone, and 55 in the Europe/Africa Zone. Honduras, Iraq, the Netherlands Antilles, Saint Lucia and the U.S. Virgin Islands made their first appearances in the tournament.

Sweden defeated Italy in the final, held at the Forum di Assago in Milan, Italy, on 4–6 December, to win their second consecutive title and their 7th title overall.

Final
Italy vs. Sweden

World Group qualifying round
Date: 25–28 September

The eight losing teams in the World Group first round ties and eight winners of the Zonal Group I final round ties competed in the World Group qualifying round for spots in the 1999 World Group.


 * ,, , , and  remain in the World Group in 1999.
 * and are promoted to the World Group in 1999.
 * ,, , , and  remain in Zonal Group I in 1999.
 * and are relegated to Zonal Group I in 1999.

Group III

 * Venue: Santa Cruz Tennis Club, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
 * Date: 29 April–3 May

Final standings


 * and promoted to Group II in 1999.
 * and relegated to Group IV in 1999.

Group IV

 * Venue: St. Lucia Racquet Club, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
 * Date: 23–29 March

Final standings


 * and promoted to Group III in 1999.

Group III

 * Venue: National Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
 * Date: 15–19 April

Final standings


 * and promoted to Group II in 1999.
 * and relegated to Group IV in 1999.

Group IV

 * Venue: National Complex, Ramna Park, Dhaka, Bangladesh
 * Date: 9–15 February

Final standings


 * and promoted to Group III in 1999.

Zone A

 * Venue: Amicale Tennis Association, Lomé, Togo
 * Date: 21–25 January

Final standings


 * and promoted to Group II in 1999.
 * and relegated to Group IV in 1999.

Zone B

 * Venue: Jug Tennis Club, Skopje, Macedonia
 * Date: 20–24 May

Final standings


 * and promoted to Group II in 1999.
 * and relegated to Group IV in 1999.

Zone A

 * Venue: Lugogo Tennis Club, Kampala, Uganda
 * Date: 28 January–1 February

Final standings


 * and promoted to Group III in 1999.

Zone B

 * Venue: Ndola Tennis Club, Ndola, Zambia
 * Date: 6–10 May

Final standings


 * and promoted to Group III in 1999.