The 1976 Federation Cup was the 14th edition of the most important competition between national teams in women's
tennis
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. For the first time, enough teams entered to necessitate Pre-Qualifying rounds. The
tiebreaker
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General operation
In matches
In some situations, the tiebreaker may consi ...
also was used for the first time. The tournament was held at
The Spectrum in
Philadelphia
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,
Pennsylvania
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, United States, from 22–29 August. The
United States
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defeated
Australia
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in the final, in what was the sixth final between United States and Australia.
Qualifying round
Eight nations played off in July for a place in the main draw.
Luxembourg, Mexico, Philippines, and Switzerland advanced to Main Draw.
Main draw
All ties were played at
The Spectrum in
Philadelphia
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, United States, on indoor carpet courts.
1st Round losing teams play in Consolation Rounds
First round
Indonesia vs. Switzerland
Norway vs. Yugoslavia
Israel vs. United States
New Zealand vs. Argentina
Brazil vs. Netherlands
Denmark vs. Spain
France vs. Great Britain
Hungary vs. Philippines
Sweden vs. Japan
South Korea vs. South Africa
Italy vs. Luxembourg
Mexico vs. West Germany
Belgium vs. Rhodesia
Romania vs. Australia
Second round
Canada vs. Switzerland
Yugoslavia vs. United States
Argentina vs. Netherlands
Denmark vs. Uruguay
Sweden vs. South Africa
Italy vs. West Germany
Belgium vs. Australia
Quarterfinals
Switzerland vs. United States
Netherlands vs. Denmark
Great Britain vs. South Africa
West Germany vs. Australia
Semifinals
United States vs. Netherlands
Great Britain vs. Australia
Final
United States vs. Australia
Consolation Rounds
Draw
First round
Brazil vs. Luxembourg
Japan vs. Israel
South Korea vs. Mexico
Indonesia vs. New Zealand
Norway vs. Spain
Quarterfinals
France vs. Rhodesia
Brazil vs. Japan
South Korea vs. New Zealand
Spain vs. Romania
Semifinals
France vs. Brazil
South Korea vs. Romania
Final
France vs. Romania
References
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Billie Jean King Cups by year
Federation
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Tennis tournaments in the United States
Sports in Philadelphia
Federation Cup Federation Cup or Fed Cup is the former name of the premier world team competition in women's tennis.
Federation Cup may also refer to:
* Capital Football Federation Cup, an Australian territory-based association football tournament
*Federation Cup ...
Federation Cup Federation Cup or Fed Cup is the former name of the premier world team competition in women's tennis.
Federation Cup may also refer to:
* Capital Football Federation Cup, an Australian territory-based association football tournament
*Federation Cup ...
Federation Cup Federation Cup or Fed Cup is the former name of the premier world team competition in women's tennis.
Federation Cup may also refer to:
* Capital Football Federation Cup, an Australian territory-based association football tournament
*Federation Cup ...
Federation Cup Federation Cup or Fed Cup is the former name of the premier world team competition in women's tennis.
Federation Cup may also refer to:
* Capital Football Federation Cup, an Australian territory-based association football tournament
*Federation Cup ...