The 1963 Federation Cup was the first edition of what is now known as the

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. The tournament was created provide a team competition for women, similar to the

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men's competition. 16 nations participated in the first event, which was held at the

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from 17–20 June.

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won the first title, defeating

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in the final.

Participating Teams

Draw

All ties were played at the

on grass courts.

First Round

Australia vs. Belgium Hungary vs. Denmark South Africa vs. Czechoslovakia France vs. West Germany Norway vs. Austria Canada vs. Great Britain Switzerland vs. Netherlands Italy vs. United States

Quarterfinals

Australia vs. Hungary South Africa vs. France Austria vs. Great Britain Netherlands vs. United States

Semifinals

Australia vs. South Africa Great Britain vs. United States

Final

Notes

References

{{1963 in tennis Billie Jean King Cups by year Federation Cup Federation Cup Federation Cup Federation Cup Federation Cup 1963 in English tennis 1963 in English women's sport June 1963 sports events in the United Kingdom