2004 Fed Cup World Group Explained

See main article: 2004 Fed Cup.

Date:	24 April – 28 November
Edition:	14th
Main Name:	Fed Cup

The World Group was the highest level of Fed Cup competition in 2004. Sixteen nations competed in a four-round knockout competition. World No. 1 team France was the defending champion, but they were defeated in the final by World No. 5 team and four-time finalist Russia. As such, Russia ascended to World No. 2.

First round

France vs. Germany

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Czech Republic vs. Italy

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Spain vs. Switzerland

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Croatia vs. Belgium

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Russia vs. Australia

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Argentina vs. Japan

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Slovakia vs. Austria

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Slovenia vs. United States

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Quarterfinals

France vs. Italy

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Spain vs. Belgium

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Russia vs. Argentina

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Austria vs. United States

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Semifinals

France vs. Spain

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Russia vs. Austria

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Final

France vs. Russia

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See also

• Fed Cup structure

Notes and References

1. News: France v Germany. fedcup.com.
2. News: Czech Republic v Italy. fedcup.com.
3. News: Spain v Switzerland. fedcup.com.
4. News: Croatia v Belgium. fedcup.com.
5. News: Russia v Australia. fedcup.com.
6. News: Argentina v Japan. fedcup.com.
7. News: Slovakia v Austria. fedcup.com.
8. News: Slovenia v United States. fedcup.com.
9. News: France v Italy. fedcup.com.
10. News: Spain v Belgium. fedcup.com.
11. News: Russia v Argentina. fedcup.com.
12. News: Austria v United States. fedcup.com.
13. News: France v Spain. fedcup.com.
14. News: Russia v Austria. fedcup.com.
15. News: France v Russia. fedcup.com.