Under Newcombe 's leadership , Australia were relegated from the elite world group last year , the first time the 26-time Davis Cup winners had slipped from the top rank .
<response> Under <person>Newcombe</person> 's leadership , <location>Australia</location> were relegated from the elite world group last year , the first time the 26-time <misc>Davis Cup</misc> winners had slipped from the top rank . </response>