1978 Federation Cup (tennis) explained

The 1978 Federation Cup was the 16th edition of the most important competition between national teams in women's tennis. The tournament was held at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club in Melbourne, Australia, from 27 November – 3 December. The United States won their third consecutive title, defeating Australia in their eighth final.

Qualifying round

Date	Winning Team	Score	Losing Team
16 August		2–1
19 August		3–0
		3–0

Ireland vs. Finland

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South Korea vs. Chinese Taipei

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Philippines vs. Thailand

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Main draw

All ties were played at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club in Melbourne, Australia, on grass courts.

First round

United States vs. South Korea

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Canada vs. New Zealand

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Argentina vs. Denmark

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Sweden vs. France

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Czechoslovakia vs. Portugal

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Philippines vs. Indonesia

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West Germany vs. Brazil

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Spain vs. Great Britain

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Soviet Union vs. Austria

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Yugoslavia vs. Norway

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Romania vs. Italy

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Ireland vs. Switzerland

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Netherlands vs. Mexico

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Chile vs. Uruguay

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Israel vs. Japan

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Belgium vs. Australia

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Second round

United States vs. New Zealand

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Argentina vs. France

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Czechoslovakia vs. Indonesia

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West Germany vs. Great Britain

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Soviet Union vs. Yugoslavia

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Romania vs. Switzerland

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Netherlands vs. Chile

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Japan vs. Australia

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Quarterfinals

United States vs. France

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Czechoslovakia vs. Great Britain

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Soviet Union vs. Romania

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Netherlands vs. Australia

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Semifinals

United States vs. Great Britain

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Soviet Union vs. Australia

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Final

United States vs. Australia

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Notes and References

1. News: Ireland v Finland. fedcup.com.
2. News: South Korea v Chinese Taipei. fedcup.com.
3. News: Philippines v Thailand. fedcup.com.
4. News: United States v South Korea. fedcup.com.
5. News: Canada v New Zealand. fedcup.com.
6. News: Argentina v Denmark. fedcup.com.
7. News: Sweden v France. fedcup.com.
8. News: Czechoslovakia v Portugal. fedcup.com.
9. News: Philippines v Indonesia. fedcup.com.
10. News: West Germany v Brazil. fedcup.com.
11. News: Spain v Great Britain. fedcup.com.
12. News: Soviet Union v Austria. fedcup.com.
13. News: Yugoslavia v Norway. fedcup.com.
14. News: Romania v Italy. fedcup.com.
15. News: Ireland v Switzerland. fedcup.com.
16. News: Netherlands v Mexico. fedcup.com.
17. News: Chile v Mexico. fedcup.com.
18. News: Israel v Japan. fedcup.com.
19. News: Belgium v Australia. fedcup.com.
20. News: United States v New Zealand. fedcup.com.
21. News: Argentina v France. fedcup.com.
22. News: Czechoslovakia v Indonesia. fedcup.com.
23. News: West Germany v Great Britain. fedcup.com.
24. News: Soviet Union v Yugoslavia. fedcup.com.
25. News: Romania v Switzerland. fedcup.com.
26. News: Netherlands v Mexico. fedcup.com.
27. News: Japan v Australia. fedcup.com.
28. News: United States v France. fedcup.com.
29. News: Czechoslovakia v Great Britain. fedcup.com.
30. News: Soviet Union v Romania. fedcup.com.
31. News: Netherlands v Australia. fedcup.com.
32. News: United States v Great Britain. fedcup.com.
33. News: Soviet Union v Australia. fedcup.com.
34. News: United States v Australia. fedcup.com.