The 2001 Davis Cup was the 90th edition of the most important tournament between nations in men's tennis. A record total of 139 nations participated in the tournament. In the final, France defeated Australia at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, on 30 November - 2 December, giving France their 9th title, despite not playing a single match on home soil.
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