Fed Cup - Definition and Overview

The Fed Cup (until 1995 Federation Cup) is the most important tennis tournament for female national teams, very similar to the men's Davis Cup. Both events are sanctioned by the International Tennis Federation.

The event was first held in 1963, the 50th anniversary of ITF, and has been held annually ever since.

Arantxa Sánchez Vicario of Spain currently holds the record for the most singles and doubles wins in Fed Cup competition with 72 total victories and also holds the records for most ties played (58) and most years played (16).

Previous finals

• 2004 Russia wins 3-2 over France
• 2003 France wins 4-1 over the United States
• 2002 Slovakia wins 3-1 over Spain
• 2001 Belgium wins 2-1 over Russia
• 2000 United States wins 5-0 over Spain
• 1999 United States wins 4-1 over Russia
• 1998 Spain wins 3-2 over Switzerland
• 1997 France wins 4-1 over The Netherlands
• 1996 United States wins 5-0 over Spain
• 1995 Spain wins 3-2 over the United States
• 1994 Spain wins 3-0 over the United States
• 1993 Spain wins 3-0 over Australia
• 1992 Germany wins 2-1 over Spain
• 1991 Spain wins 2-1 over the United States
• 1990 United States wins 2-1 over Soviet Union
• 1989 United States wins 3-0 over Spain
• 1988 Czechoslovakia wins 2-1 over Soviet Union
• 1987 West Germany wins 2-1 over the United States
• 1986 United States wins 3-0 over Czechoslovakia
• 1985 Czechoslovakia wins 2-1 over the United States
• 1984 Czechoslovakia wins 2-1 over Australia
• 1983 Czechoslovakia wins 2-1 over West Germany
• 1982 United States wins 3-0 over West Germany
• 1981 United States wins 3-0 over Great Britain
• 1980 United States wins 3-0 over Australia
• 1979 United States wins 3-0 over Australia
• 1978 United States wins 2-1 over Australia
• 1977 United States wins 2-1 over Australia
• 1976 United States wins 2-1 over Australia
• 1975 Czechoslovakia wins 3-0 over Australia
• 1974 Australia wins 2-1 over the United States
• 1973 Australia wins 3-0 over South Africa
• 1972 South Africa wins 2-1 over Great Britain
• 1971 Australia wins 3-0 over Great Britain
• 1970 Australia wins 3-0 over West Germany
• 1969 United States wins 2-1 over Australia
• 1968 Australia wins 3-0 over The Netherlands
• 1967 United States wins 2-0 over Great Britain
• 1966 United States wins 3-0 over West Germany
• 1965 Australia wins 2-1 over the United States
• 1964 Australia wins 2-1 over the United States
• 1963 United States wins 2-1 over Australia

External links

• Official Site (http://www.fedcup.com)