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.
World Group
Draw
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.
Americas Zone
Group I
Group II
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.
Asia/Oceania Zone
Group I
Group II
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.
Europe/Africa Zone
Group I
Group II
Group III
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.
Group IV
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.
