The World Group was the highest level of
Fed Cup
The Billie Jean King Cup (or the BJK Cup) is the premier international team competition in women's tennis, launched as the Federation Cup in 1963 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The name was cha ...
competition in 1997. Eight nations competed in a three-round knockout competition.
United States
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was the defending champion, but they were defeated in the first round by the
Netherlands
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France
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ended up capturing their first title, defeating the Netherlands in the final.
Participating Teams
Draw
First round
United States vs. Netherlands
Czech Republic vs. Germany
France vs. Japan
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Belgium vs. Spain
Semifinals
Czech Republic vs. Netherlands
France vs. Belgium
Final
Netherlands vs. France
References
See also
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Fed Cup structure
The Billie Jean King Cup (or the BJK Cup) is the premier international team competition in women's tennis, launched as the Federation Cup in 1963 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The name was chan ...
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World Group