The World Group was the highest level of Davis Cup competition in 2000. 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 2001. Spain won the title, defeating the defending champions Australia in the final, 3–1. The final was held at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain, from 8 to 10 December. It was the Spanish team's first Davis Cup title. Participating teams Draw First round Zimbabwe vs. United States Czech Republic vs. Great Britain Spain vs. Italy Russia vs. Belgium Slovakia vs. Austria Brazil vs. France Germany vs. Netherlands Switzerland vs. Australia Quarterfinals United States vs. Czech Republic Spain vs. Russia Brazil vs. Slovakia Australia vs. Germany Semifinals Spain vs. United States Australia vs. Brazil Final Spain vs. Australia References External links Davis Cup official website World Group Davis Cup World Group Davis Cup