1997 Davis Cup World Group
The World Group was the highest level of Davis Cup competition in 1997. The first-round losers went into the Davis Cup World Group Qualifying Round, and the winners progressed to the quarterfinals and were guaranteed a World Group spot for 1998.
France were the defending champions, but were eliminated in the first round.
Sweden won the title, defeating the United States in the final, 5–0. The final was held at the Scandinavium in Gothenburg, Sweden, from 28 to 30 November. It was the Swedish team's 6th Davis Cup title overall.Participating teams
Draw
First round
Romania vs. Netherlands
Australia vs. France
Italy vs. Mexico
Spain vs. Germany
Sweden vs. Switzerland
Quarterfinals
United States vs. Netherlands
Australia vs. Czech Republic
Italy vs. Spain
Semifinals
United States vs. Australia
Sweden vs. Italy
Final
Sweden vs. United States