The World Group was the highest level of Davis Cup competition in 1996. The first-round losers went into the Davis Cup World Group qualifying round, and the winners progressed to the quarterfinals and were guaranteed a World Group spot for 1997.
The United States were the defending champions, but were eliminated in the quarterfinals.
France won the title, defeating Sweden in the final, 3–2. The final was held at the Malmö Isstadion in Malmö, Sweden, from 29 November to 1 December. It was the French team's 8th Davis Cup title overall.
Participating teams
Draw
First round
Italy vs. Russia
South Africa vs. Austria
Switzerland vs. Germany
France vs. Denmark
India vs. Netherlands
Sweden vs. Belgium
Czech Republic vs. Hungary
United States vs. Mexico
Quarterfinals
Italy vs. South Africa
France vs. Germany
India vs. Sweden
Czech Republic vs. United States
Semifinals
France vs. Italy
Czech Republic vs. Sweden
Final
Sweden vs. France
References
External links
- Davis Cup official website
