Already without the likes of Richard Gasquet and Gael Monfils for the final against Croatia, Noah decided to leave out Lucas Pouille, the top-ranked player in his squad.
Jo Wilfried Tsonga defied doctor's orders to continue his match against Marin Cilic in the Davis Cup final on Friday, although it was all in vain as he slumped to a straight-sets defeat.
Marin Cilic sent Croatia into the Davis Cup final with a 6-3, 6-2, 7-5 victory against Richard Gasquet on Sunday that gave the hosts a 3-1 win over France.
It ended a woeful few days for reigning champions Croatia. They left with two losses.
Images from Day one of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica in Madrid on Monday
Canada beat USA to enter quarters, Argentina overpower Chile in opening tie
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