The World Group was the highest level of Davis Cup competition in 1983.
The United States were the defending champions, but were eliminated in the first round.
Australia won the title, defeating Sweden in the final, 3–2. The final was held at the Kooyong Stadium in Melbourne, Australia, from 26 to 28 December. It was the Australian team's first Davis Cup title since 1977 and their 25th Davis Cup title overall.
Participating teams
Draw
First round
Soviet Union vs. France
Paraguay vs. Czechoslovakia
Australia vs. Great Britain
Romania vs. Chile
Sweden vs. Indonesia
New Zealand vs. Denmark
Italy vs. Ireland
Argentina vs. United States
Quarterfinals
France vs. Paraguay
Australia vs. Romania
New Zealand vs. Sweden
Italy vs. Argentina
Semifinals
Australia vs. France
Sweden vs. Argentina
Final
Australia vs. Sweden
Relegation play-offs
The first-round losers played in the Relegation Play-offs. The winners of the play-offs advanced to the 1984 Davis Cup World Group, and the losers were relegated to their respective Zonal Regions.
Results summary
Date: 30 September–2 October
- Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Great Britain and United States remain in the World Group in 1984.
- Chile, Indonesia, Ireland and Soviet Union are relegated to Zonal competition in 1984.
Czechoslovakia vs. Soviet Union
Great Britain vs. Chile
Denmark vs. Indonesia
Ireland vs. United States
References
External links
- Davis Cup official website
