1909 International Lawn Tennis Challenge
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The 1909 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the ninth edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup
. For the second straight year, only the British Isles
and the United States would challenge Australasia
for the Cup. After defeating the British in Philadelphia, the US traveled to Sydney
, only to be defeated once again by the Australasian team. The final was played at the Double Bay Grounds on 27–30 November.
Davis Cup
The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis. It is run by the International Tennis Federation and is contested between teams of players from competing countries in a knock-out format. The competition began in 1900 as a challenge between Britain and the United States. By...
. For the second straight year, only the British Isles
Great Britain Davis Cup team
The Great Britain Davis Cup team represents the United Kingdom in Davis Cup tennis competition and is controlled by the Lawn Tennis Association. The United Kingdom played in the very first International Lawn Tennis Challenge...
and the United States would challenge Australasia
Australia Davis Cup team
The Australian Davis Cup team is the second most successful team ever to compete in the Davis Cup, winning the coveted title on 23 separate occasions, second behind the United States with 32....
for the Cup. After defeating the British in Philadelphia, the US traveled to Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, only to be defeated once again by the Australasian team. The final was played at the Double Bay Grounds on 27–30 November.