2008 Davis Cup World Group
The World Group is the highest level of Davis Cup competition in 2008. The first round losers go into the 2008 Davis Cup World Group Play-offs while the winners progress to the quarterfinals. The quarterfinalists are guaranteed a World Group spot for 2009.
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