The 1997 Davis Cup (also known as the 1997 Davis Cup by NEC for sponsorship purposes) was the 86th edition of the Davis Cup, the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 127 teams entered the competition, 16 in the World Group, 25 in the Americas Zone, 29 in the Asia/Oceania Zone, and 57 in the Europe/Africa Zone. A new Group IV of competition was added to each regional zone, providing another level of promotion and relegation within each zone. Madagascar, Tajikistan and Uganda made their first appearances in the tournament. Sweden defeated the United States in the final, held at the Scandinavium in Gothenburg, Sweden, on 28–30 November, to win their 6th title overall.

World Group

Draw

Final

Sweden vs. United States

World Group qualifying round

Date: 19–21 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 1998 World Group.

Americas Zone

Group I

Group II

Group III

Group IV

Asia/Oceania Zone

Group I

Group II

Group III

Group IV

Europe/Africa Zone

Group I

Group II

Group III

Zone A

Zone B

Group IV

Zone A

Zone B