2001 Davis Cup

The 2001 Davis Cup (also known as the 2001 Davis Cup by NEC for sponsorship purposes) was the 90th edition of the Davis Cup, the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 139 teams entered the competition, 16 in the World Group, 29 in the Americas Zone, 32 in the Asia/Oceania Zone, and 62 in the Europe/Africa Zone. Angola, Burkina Faso, Gabon, Mali and Rwanda made their first appearances in the tournament.

France defeated Australia in the final, held at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, on 30 November–2 December, to win their 9th title and their first since 1996. The French team achieved victory despite not playing a single match on home soil.

Final
Australia vs. France

World Group qualifying round
Date: 21–23 September; 12–14 October

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 2002 World Group.


 * ,, , and  remain in the World Group in 2002.
 * , and  are promoted to the World Group in 2002.
 * ,, , and  remain in Zonal Group I in 2002.
 * , and  are relegated to Zonal Group I in 2002.

Group III

 * Venue: Cuba
 * Date: 14–18 March

Final standings


 * and promoted to Group II in 2002.
 * and relegated to Group IV in 2002.

Group IV

 * Venue: Cercle Bellevue, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
 * Date: 5–11 March

Final standings


 * and promoted to Group III in 2002.

Group III

 * Venue: Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, Philippines
 * Date: 7–11 February

Final standings


 * and promoted to Group II in 2002.
 * and relegated to Group IV in 2002.

Group IV

 * Venue: Abu Dhabi Airport Golf and Tennis Club, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
 * Date: 25–29 April

Final standings


 * and promoted to Group III in 2002.

Zone A

 * Venue: National Centre, Gaborone, Botswana
 * Date: 16–20 May

Final standings


 * and promoted to Group II in 2002.
 * and relegated to Group IV in 2002.

Zone B

 * Venue: Rose Hill Club, Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Mauritius
 * Date: 23–27 May

Final standings


 * and promoted to Group II in 2002.
 * relegated to Group IV in 2002.

Zone A

 * Venue: Nicosia Tennis Club, Nicosia, Cyprus
 * Date: 16–20 May

Group A

Group B


 * and promoted to Group III in 2002.

Zone B

 * Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta
 * Date: 9–13 May

Group A

Group B


 * and promoted to Group III in 2002.