2002 Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group III
The Group III tournament was held April 10-14, in Tehran, Iran, on outdoor clay courts. Format. The eight teams were split into two groups and played in a round-robin format. The top two teams of each group advanced to the promotion pool, from which the two top teams were promoted to the Asia/Oceania Zone Group II in 2003. The bottom two teams of each group were placed in the relegation pool, from which the two bottom teams were demoted to the Asia/Oceania Zone Group IV in 2003. Promotion  pool. The top two teams from each of Pools A and B advanced to the Promotion pool. Results and points from games against the opponent from the preliminary round were carried forward. Results of Individual Ties. Iran and Tajikistan promoted to Group II for 2003. Relegation pool. The bottom two teams from Pools A and B were placed in the relegation group. Results and points from games against the opponent from the preliminary round were carried forward. Results of Individual Ties. Singapore and Saudi Arabia demoted to Group IV for 2003. 2002 Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group III The