The World Group was the highest level of Davis Cup competition in 1999. 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 2000. Sweden were the defending champions, but were eliminated in the first round. Australia won the title, defeating France in the final, 3–2. The final was held at the Acropolis Exhibition Hall in Nice, France, from 3 to 5 December. It was the Australian team's 27th Davis Cup title overall and their first since 1986.