1973 Federation Cup (tennis)


The 1973 Federation Cup was the 11th edition of the most important competition between national teams in women's tennis. 30 nations participated in the tournament, which was held at the Bad Homburg Tennis Club in Bad Homburg, West Germany from 30 April–6 May. Australia defeated South Africa in the final, winning the title without losing a rubber.

Participating Teams

Draw

All ties were played at the Bad Homburg Tennis Club in Bad Homburg, West Germany on clay courts.

First Round

Japan vs. Ireland
New Zealand vs. Indonesia
United States vs. Italy
Norway vs. South Korea
Spain vs. Canada
South Africa vs. Greece
Switzerland vs. Belgium
Denmark vs. Yugoslavia
Netherlands vs. France
Sweden vs. Argentina
Romania vs. Brazil
Mexico vs. Austria

Second Round

Australia vs. Japan
Luxembourg vs. Indonesia
United States vs. South Korea
Spain vs. West Germany
South Africa vs. Belgium
Denmark vs. Netherlands
Sweden vs. Romania
Mexico vs. Great Britain

Quarterfinals

Australia vs. Indonesia
United States vs. West Germany
South Africa vs. Netherlands
Romania vs. Great Britain

Semifinals

Australia vs. West Germany
South Africa vs. Romania

Final

Australia vs. South Africa

Consolation Round

Teams which lost in the first or second round of the main draw went on to play in the Consolation Round.

Draw

First Round

Belgium vs. New Zealand
South Korea vs. Switzerland
France vs. Denmark
Luxembourg vs. Brazil

Second Round

Sweden vs. Canada
Spain vs. Italy
Belgium vs. South Korea
France vs. Brazil
Greece vs. Ireland
Austria vs. Yugoslavia
Argentina vs. Japan

Quarterfinals

Sweden vs. Norway
South Korea vs. Spain
France vs. Ireland
Austria vs. Japan

Semifinals

Sweden vs. South Korea
France vs. Japan

Final

Sweden vs. Japan