1979 Federation Cup (tennis) explained

The 1979 Federation Cup was the 17th edition of the most important competition between national teams in women's tennis. The tournament was held at the RSHE Club Campo in Madrid, Spain, from 30 April – 6 May. The United States won their fourth consecutive title, defeating Australia in their ninth final.

Draw

All ties were played at the RSHE Club Campo in Madrid, Spain, on clay courts.

1st Round losing teams play in Consolation rounds

First round

South Korea vs. West Germany

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Thailand vs. Italy

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Indonesia vs. France

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Switzerland vs. Denmark

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Mexico vs. Romania

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Chinese Taipei vs. Luxembourg

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Portugal vs. Soviet Union

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Great Britain vs. New Zealand

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Ireland vs. Belgium

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Czechoslovakia vs. Hungary

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Sweden vs. Israel

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Netherlands vs. Argentina

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Japan vs. Norway

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Spain vs. Yugoslavia

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Canada vs. Australia

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Second round

United States vs. West Germany

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Italy vs. France

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Switzerland vs. Romania

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Luxembourg vs. Soviet Union

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Great Britain vs. Belgium

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Czechoslovakia vs. Sweden

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Netherlands vs. Japan

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Yugoslavia vs. Australia

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Quarterfinals

United States vs. France

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Switzerland vs. Soviet Union

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Great Britain vs. Czechoslovakia

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Netherlands vs. Australia

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Semifinals

United States vs. Soviet Union

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Czechoslovakia vs. Australia

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Final

United States vs. Australia

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Consolation rounds

First round

Mexico vs. Israel

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Denmark vs. Indonesia

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Hungary vs. Argentina

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Spain vs. Norway

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Thailand vs. Ireland

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Chinese Taipei vs. Portugal

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South Korea vs. New Zealand

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Quarterfinals

Canada vs. Mexico

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Denmark vs. Argentina

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Spain vs. Thailand

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Portugal vs. South Korea

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Semifinals

Canada vs. Argentina

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Spain vs. South Korea

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Final

Argentina vs. Spain

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Notes and References

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