The World Group was the highest level of Davis Cup competition in 2001.

[1] 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 2002.

France won the title, defeating Australia in the final, 3–2.

The final was held at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, from 30 November to 2 December.

France won the title despite not playing a single match on home soil.