2002 Davis Cup

The 2002 Davis Cup (also known as the 2002 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas for sponsorship purposes) was the 91st edition of the Davis Cup, the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis.

BNP Paribas became the Davis Cup's new Title Sponsor from this year's tournament, taking over from NEC, the previous sponsor since the 1981 tournament.

[1] Russia defeated the defending champions France in the final, held at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy in Paris, France, on 29 November–1 December, to win their first title.

[2][3] This is the only time in the history of the competition that a two-set deficit has been turned around in a live fifth rubber of a Final.

[4] France vs. Russia Date: 20–22 September The eight losing teams in the World Group first round ties and eight winners of the Zonal Group I final round ties competed in the World Group qualifying round for spots in the 2003 World Group.

A 2003 Russian souvenir sheet commemorating the victory in the final.