1976_Federation_Cup

1976 Federation Cup (tennis)

1976 Federation Cup (tennis)

1976 edition of the Federation Cup


The 1976 Federation Cup was the 14th edition of the most important competition between national teams in women's tennis. For the first time, enough teams entered to necessitate pre-qualifying rounds. The tiebreaker also was used for the first time. The tournament was held at The Spectrum in Philadelphia, United States, from 22 to 29 August. The United States defeated Australia in the final, in what was the sixth final between United States and Australia.

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Qualifying round

Eight nations played off in July for a place in the main draw.

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Luxembourg, Mexico, Philippines, and Switzerland advanced to Main Draw.

Main draw

All ties were played at The Spectrum in Philadelphia, United States, on indoor carpet courts.

First Round Second Round Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
               
   Czechoslovakia w/o
   Canada  
   Canada 1
Q   Switzerland 2
   Indonesia 0
Q   Switzerland 3
Q   Switzerland 0
   United States 3
   Norway 1
   Yugoslavia 2
   Yugoslavia 0
   United States 3
   Israel 0
   United States 3
   United States 3
   Netherlands 0
   New Zealand 1
   Argentina 2
   Argentina 0
   Netherlands 3
   Brazil 0
   Netherlands 3
   Netherlands 2
   Denmark 1
   Denmark 3
   Spain 0
   Denmark 2
   Uruguay 1
   Uruguay  
   Soviet Union w/o
   United States 2
   Australia 1
   France 0
   Great Britain 3
   Great Britain  
   Hungary w/o
   Hungary 3
Q  Philippines 0
   Great Britain 2
   South Africa 1
   Sweden 3
   Japan 0
   Sweden 0
   South Africa 3
   South Korea 0
   South Africa 3
   Great Britain 0
   Australia 3
   Italy 3
Q  Luxembourg 0
   Italy 0
   West Germany 3
Q  Mexico 0
   West Germany 3
   West Germany 0
   Australia 3
   Belgium 2
   Rhodesia 1
   Belgium 0
   Australia 3
   Romania 0
   Australia 3

1st Round losing teams play in Consolation Rounds

First round

Indonesia vs. Switzerland

More information Indonesia 0, Switzerland 3 ...

[1]

Norway vs. Yugoslavia

More information Norway 1, Yugoslavia 2 ...

[2]

Israel vs. United States

More information Israel 0, United States 3 ...

[3]

New Zealand vs. Argentina

More information New Zealand 1, Argentina 2 ...

[4]

Brazil vs. Netherlands

More information Brazil 0, Netherlands 3 ...

[5]

Denmark vs. Spain

More information Denmark 3, Spain 0 ...

[6]

France vs. Great Britain

More information France 0, Great Britain 3 ...

[7]

Hungary vs. Philippines

More information Hungary 3, Philippines 0 ...

[8]

Sweden vs. Japan

More information Sweden 3, Japan 0 ...

[9]

South Korea vs. South Africa

More information South Korea 0, South Africa 3 ...

[10]

Italy vs. Luxembourg

More information Italy 3, Luxembourg 0 ...

[11]

Mexico vs. West Germany

More information Mexico 0, West Germany 3 ...

[12]

Belgium vs. Rhodesia

More information Belgium 2, Rhodesia 1 ...

[13]

Romania vs. Australia

More information Romania 0, Australia 3 ...

[14]

Second round

Canada vs. Switzerland

More information Canada 1, Switzerland 2 ...

[15]

Yugoslavia vs. United States

More information Yugoslavia 0, United States 3 ...

[16]

Argentina vs. Netherlands

More information Argentina 0, Netherlands 3 ...

[17]

Denmark vs. Uruguay

More information Denmark 2, Uruguay 1 ...

[18]

Sweden vs. South Africa

More information Sweden 0, South Africa 3 ...

[19]

Italy vs. West Germany

More information Italy 0, West Germany 3 ...

[20]

Belgium vs. Australia

More information Belgium 0, Australia 3 ...

[21]

Quarterfinals

Switzerland vs. United States

More information Switzerland 0, United States 3 ...

[22]

Netherlands vs. Denmark

More information Netherlands 2, Denmark 1 ...

[23]

Great Britain vs. South Africa

More information Great Britain 2, South Africa 1 ...

[24]

West Germany vs. Australia

More information West Germany 0, Australia 3 ...

[25]

Semifinals

United States vs. Netherlands

More information United States 3, Netherlands 0 ...

[26]

Great Britain vs. Australia

More information Great Britain 0, Australia 3 ...

[27]

Final

United States vs. Australia

More information United States 2, Australia 1 ...

[28]

1976 Federation Cup Champions
United States
United States
Fifth title

Consolation Rounds

Draw

Consolation First Round Consolation Quarterfinals Consolation Semifinals Consolation Final
            
   France  
   Czechoslovakia w/o
   France 3
   Rhodesia 0
   Rhodesia  
   Philippines w/o
   France 2
   Brazil 0
   Brazil 2
   Luxembourg 1
   Brazil 3
   Japan 0
   Japan 2
   Israel 1
   France 0
   Romania 3
   South Korea 2
   Mexico 1
   South Korea 3
   New Zealand 0
   Indonesia 0
   New Zealand 3
   South Korea 0
   Romania 3
   Norway 1
   Spain 2
   Spain 0
   Romania 3
   Soviet Union w/o
   Romania  

First round

Brazil vs. Luxembourg

More information Brazil 2, Luxembourg 1 ...

[29]

Japan vs. Israel

More information Japan 2, Israel 1 ...

[30]

South Korea vs. Mexico

More information South Korea 2, Mexico 1 ...

[31]

Indonesia vs. New Zealand

More information Indonesia 0, New Zealand 3 ...

[32]

Norway vs. Spain

More information Norway 1, Spain 2 ...

[33]

Quarterfinals

France vs. Rhodesia

More information France 3, Rhodesia 0 ...

[34]

Brazil vs. Japan

More information Brazil 3, Japan 0 ...

[35]

South Korea vs. New Zealand

More information South Korea 3, New Zealand 0 ...

[36]

Spain vs. Romania

More information Spain 0, Romania 3 ...

[37]

Semifinals

France vs. Brazil

More information France 2, Brazil 0 ...

[38]

South Korea vs. Romania

More information South Korea 0, Romania 3 ...

[39]

Final

France vs. Romania

More information France 0, Romania 3 ...

[40]


References

  1. "Indonesia v Switzerland". fedcup.com.
  2. "Sweden v Japan". fedcup.com.

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