The World Group was the highest level of
Federation Cup competition in 1993. Thirty-two nations competed in a five-round knockout competition from 19–25 July.
Germany
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was the defending champion, but they were shocked in the first round by
Australia, in what was the first time in the event's history where the defending team was defeated without winning a match. The defeat was especially significant as it involved a loss for then
singles World No. 1 Steffi Graf at the hands of
Nicole Provis. Prior to this match, Graf had defeated Provis in straight at their four meetings, and had never lost a Fed Cup tie.
The Australian team reached the final, but they were defeated by the
Spanish team, in what was their third consecutive final.
Participating Teams
Draw
First round
Germany vs. Australia
Austria vs. Denmark
Chile vs. Finland
Colombia vs. Japan
Argentina vs. New Zealand
South Korea vs. Bulgaria
China vs. Peru
Switzerland vs. United States
Czech Republic vs. South Africa
Italy vs. Israel
Sweden vs. Uruguay
Canada vs. France
Netherlands vs. Croatia
Latvia vs. Belgium
Poland vs. Indonesia
Great Britain vs. Spain
Second round
Australia vs. Denmark
Finland vs. Japan
Argentina vs. Bulgaria
China vs. United States
Czech Republic vs. Italy
Sweden vs. France
Netherlands vs. Latvia
Indonesia vs. Spain
Quarterfinals
Australia vs. Finland
Argentina vs. United States
Czech Republic vs. France
Netherlands vs. Spain
Semifinals
Australia vs. Argentina
France vs. Spain
Final
Australia vs. Spain
References
External links
Fed Cup website
{{1993 in tennis
World Group
Tennis tournaments in Germany
Sports competitions in Frankfurt