1977 Federation Cup (tennis)
The 1977 Federation Cup was the 15th edition of the most important competition between national teams in women's tennis. The tournament was held at Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club in Eastbourne, United Kingdom, from 13–18 June. The United States defended their title, defeating Australia in their seventh final.Participating teams
Draw
All ties were played at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne, United Kingdom, on grass courts.
1st and 2nd Round losing teams play in Consolation RoundsFirst Round
Switzerland vs. Norway
Greece vs. Portugal
- Denise Panagopoulou, who defeated Graça Cardoso in the first rubber, holds the Fed Cup record for the youngest player at 12 years and 360 days.
France vs. Luxembourg
Uruguay vs. Netherlands
Mexico vs. South Korea
Argentina vs. Chile
Ireland vs. Canada
Indonesia vs. Australia
Second Round
United States vs. Switzerland
Greece vs. France
New Zealand vs. South Africa
Israel vs. Netherlands
Great Britain vs. South Korea
Sweden vs. Argentina
West Germany vs. Canada
Brazil vs. Australia
Quarterfinals
United States vs. France
South Africa vs. Netherlands
Great Britain vs. Sweden
West Germany vs. Australia
Semifinals
United States vs. South Africa
Great Britain vs. Australia
Final
United States vs. Australia
Consolation Rounds
Draw
First Round
Italy vs. Mexico
Chinese Taipei vs. Uruguay
Indonesia vs. Norway
Portugal vs. Japan
Ireland vs. South Korea
Brazil vs. Canada
New Zealand vs. Switzerland
Second Round
Belgium vs. Spain
Chile vs. Argentina
Denmark vs. Italy
Uruguay vs. Norway
Japan vs. South Korea
Canada vs. Switzerland
Greece vs. Finland
Luxembourg vs. Israel
Quarterfinals
Belgium vs. Argentina
Denmark vs. Uruguay
Japan vs. Canada
Finland vs. Israel
Semifinals
Belgium vs. Denmark
Japan vs. Israel
Final
Denmark vs. Japan