Fed Cup

The Fed Cup (until 1995 Federation Cup ) is the most important competition for national teams in women's tennis, similar to the Davis Cup for the men.

History

In 1919, Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman had the idea of a competition between women's teams similar to the Davis Cup. In 1923 she called the Wightman Cup in life, which represented an annual international match between the USA and the UK. It was not until 1963, however, on the 50th anniversary of the ITF, put it to the original idea and carried the Federation Cup for the first time.

In its early stages the Federation Cup from 16 countries was held and lasted a week. With increased sponsorship the number of participants increased steadily since the 70s, so 1992 regional qualifying competitions were introduced. In 1995 the name was changed to Fed Cup and the countries struggle ( four single / double instead of twin / double, home right assignment) the Davis Cup further adjusted by changes to the game mode.

2010 Fed Cup was first recorded in stereoscopic 3D process and subsequently broadcast by the station Anixe HD in 3D format.

Winner

All finals since 1963:

Statistics

Applications will be considered only nations that meet one of the following criteria:

  • Title winners
  • 10 participations
  • 5 years World Group

As of December 31, 2011

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