1914 International Lawn Tennis Challenge
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The 1914 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 13th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup
. The bulk of the competition returned to the United States
for the first time since 1903
. The United States fell to Australasia
in the final, which was played at the West Side Tennis Club
in New York City
, New York
on 13–15 August.
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...
. The bulk of the competition returned to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
for the first time since 1903
1903 International Lawn Tennis Challenge
The 1903 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the third edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. The British Isles team returned to the United States to contest the Cup. The tie was played at the Longwood Cricket Club in Boston, Massachusetts . The British won 4-1, bringing the Cup to...
. The United States fell to 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....
in the final, which was played at the West Side Tennis Club
West Side Tennis Club
The West Side Tennis Club is a private tennis club located in Forest Hills, a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens. It is currently an oasis within the City with 38 courts in all four surfaces , a junior Olympic swimming pool and many other amenities.It is most notable for hosting...
in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
on 13–15 August.