CONTENTS
I THE COMPETITION
1. Title 1
2. Ownership 1
3. Nations Eligible 1
4. Entries 1
5. Rules and Regulations 2
6. Trophies 3
7. Medical Control 3
II MANAGEMENT
8. Board of Directors 4
9. The Davis Cup Committee 5
10. The Davis Cup Executive Director 6
III PENALTIES AND ARBITRATION
11. Decisions 6
12. Withdrawal of a Nation 6
13. Failure to Send a Team 6
14. Failure to Abide by these Rules and Regulations 6
15. Failure to Carry out Sponsorship Requirements 7
16. Delays and Defaults in Payments and Submission of Accounts 7
17. Appeal and Arbitration 7
IV DIVISION OF COMPETITION
18. The World Group 8
19. The World Group Play-Off 8
20. The Zonal Competitions - Participation 9
21. Americas and Asia/Oceania Zones Group I 9
22. Europe/Africa Zone Group I 10
23. Americas and Asia/Oceania Zones Group II 11
24. Europe/Africa Zone Group II 11
25. Zonal Competitions Group III and Group IV 12
V ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE COMPETITION
26. The Draw 12
27. Dates for Rounds 13
28. Choice of Ground 13
29. Minimum Standards for the Organisation of Ties 14
30. General Arrangements for Ties 14
31. Arrangements for the Davis Cup Final 15
32. Official Organiser 15
33. Arrangements for Press and Media 16
34. Tickets for Visiting Nations 16
