1986 Davis Cup Europe Zone

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1986 Davis Cup Europe Zone (short version)

Overview
- The Europe Zone was one part of the 1986 Davis Cup. For the first time, Africa had its own qualifying zone to win a spot in Europe’s main draws. Nine African nations competed for two Europe Zone places, joining a larger pool of teams from Europe and surrounding regions. The winners of Europe Zone promotions earned a place in the 1987 Davis Cup World Group.

Promotions
- Zone A winner: France defeated Austria in the Zone A final and was promoted to the 1987 World Group.
- Zone B winner: Israel defeated Switzerland in the Zone B final and was promoted to the 1987 World Group.
- In total, France and Israel earned promotion to the 1987 World Group.

Participating nations (highlights)
- Africa Zone participants: Algeria, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, Tunisia, Zimbabwe.
- Europe Zone participants: a large group of European and nearby nations, including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Turkey, France, and others.

Format notes
- The Europe Zone was divided into two sub-zones, Zone A and Zone B, each running knockout rounds that led to a final within that zone. The winners of Zone A and Zone B earned promotion to the World Group for the following year.

Result at a glance
- France beat Austria to win Zone A and advance.
- Israel beat Switzerland to win Zone B and advance.
- The two promoted teams joined the 1987 World Group.