The 1955 Davis Cup was the 44th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. The Eastern Zone was reinstated with increasing entries from Asia. 34 teams would enter the competition, 24 in the Europe Zone, 7 in the Americas Zone, and 3 in the Eastern Zone.
Australia defeated Canada in the Americas Zone final, Italy defeated Sweden in the Europe Zone final, and Japan defeated the Philippines in the Eastern Zone final. In the Inter-Zonal Zone, Australia defeated Japan, then defeated Italy. They then defeated defending champions the United States in the Challenge Round. The final was played at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, NY, United States on 26-28 August.
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