1997 Fed Cup World Group Explained

See main article: 1997 Fed Cup.

Date:	1 March – 5 October
Edition:	7th
Main Name:	Fed Cup

The World Group was the highest level of Fed Cup competition in 1997. Eight nations competed in a three-round knockout competition. United States was the defending champion, but they were defeated in the first round by the Netherlands. France ended up capturing their first title, defeating the Netherlands in the final.

First round

United States vs. Netherlands

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Czech Republic vs. Germany

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France vs. Japan

• This tie holds the Fed Cup record for the most games, with 162.^[3]

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Belgium vs. Spain

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Semifinals

Czech Republic vs. Netherlands

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France vs. Belgium

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Final

Netherlands vs. France

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See also

• Fed Cup structure

Notes and References

1. News: United States v Netherlands. fedcup.com.
2. News: Czech Republic v Germany. fedcup.com.
3. News: Fed Cup Records. fedcup.com.
4. News: Japan v France. fedcup.com.
5. News: Belgium v Spain. fedcup.com.
6. News: Czech Republic v Netherlands. fedcup.com.
7. News: France v Belgium. fedcup.com.
8. News: Netherlands v France. fedcup.com. 2012-03-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20120324121807/http://www.fedcup.com/en/results/tie/details.aspx?tieId=20003286. 2012-03-24. dead.