2018 Fed Cup

Women's tennis tournament

2018 Fed CupDetails

Duration| 6 February – 11 November
Edition| 56th
Achievements (singles)

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The 2018 Fed Cup was the 56th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in women's tennis. The 2018 Fed Cup was expected to feature some structural changes, including a 16-team World Group and the introduction of a Final Four event at a neutral, predetermined location.[1] However, the ITF announced shortly before their annual meeting that they were tabling a vote on the changes for at least one year.[2]

In one of the biggest shocks in the tournament history, Russia was demoted to the Zonal Groups for the first time in two decades, after consecutive losses to Slovakia and Latvia.[3]

The final took place on 10–11 November and was won by the Czech Republic.

## World Group

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Further information: 2018 Fed Cup World Group

Participating teams

Belarus |
Belgium |
Czech Republic |
France

Germany |
Netherlands |
Switzerland |
United States

### Seeds

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1. Belarus (quarterfinals)
2. United States (final)
3. Czech Republic (champions)
4. France (semifinals)

### Draw

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| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Quarterfinals
10–11 February| | | Semifinals
21–22 April| | | Final
10–11 November
| Minsk, Belarus (hard, indoor)[4]| |
| 1|  Belarus| 2
| | | Stuttgart, Germany (clay, indoor)[8]
| |  Germany| 3| |
| | | |  Germany| 1
| Prague, Czech Republic (hard, indoor)[5]| | | |
| | | 3|  Czech Republic| 4| |
| 3|  Czech Republic| 3| | | |
| | | | Prague, Czech Republic (hard, indoor)[10]
| |  Switzerland| 1| |
| | | 3|  Czech Republic| 3
| La Roche-sur-Yon, France (hard, indoor)[6]| | |
| | | 2|  United States| 0
| |  Belgium| 2| | |
| | | Aix-en-Provence, France (clay, indoor)[9]|
| 4|  France| 3| |
| | | 4|  France| 2|
| Asheville, United States (hard, indoor)[7]| | | |
| | | 2|  United States| 3| | |
| |  Netherlands| 1| | | |
| | | |
| 2|  United States| 3| |
| | | |
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## World Group play-offs

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Main article: 2018 Fed Cup World Group play-offs

The four losing teams in the World Group first round ties and four winners of the World Group II ties will compete in the World Group play-offs for spots in the 2019 World Group.

Participating teams

Australia |
Belarus |
Belgium |
Italy

Netherlands |
Romania |
Slovakia |
Switzerland

### Seeds

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1. Belarus
2. Switzerland
3. Netherlands
4. Belgium

Venue | Surface | Home team | Score | Visiting team

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Minsk, Belarus | Hard (i)  |  Belarus | 3–2  |  Slovakia
Cluj-Napoca, Romania | Clay (i)  |  Romania | 3–1  |  Switzerland
Wollongong, Australia | Hard (i)  |  Australia | 4–1  |  Netherlands
Genoa, Italy | Clay  |  Italy | 0–4  |  Belgium

## World Group II

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Further information: 2018 Fed Cup World Group II

Participating teams

Australia |
Canada |
Italy |
Romania

Russia |
Slovakia |
Spain |
Ukraine

### Seeds

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1. Russia
2. Italy
3. Ukraine
4. Romania

Venue | Surface | Home team | Score | Visiting team

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Bratislava, Slovakia | Hard (i) |  Slovakia | 4–1 |  Russia
Canberra, Australia | Grass |  Australia | 3–2 |  Ukraine
Cluj-Napoca, Romania | Hard (i) |  Romania | 3–1 |  Canada
Chieti, Italy | Clay (i) |  Italy | 3–2 |  Spain

## World Group II play-offs

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Main article: 2018 Fed Cup World Group II play-offs

The four losing teams in the World Group II ties and four winners of the zonal Groups I are scheduled to compete in the World Group II play-offs for spots in the 2019 World Group II.

Participating teams

Canada |
Great Britain |
Japan |
Latvia

Paraguay |
Russia |
Spain |
Ukraine

### Seeds

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1. Russia
2. Spain
3. Ukraine
4. Great Britain

Venue | Surface | Home team | Score | Visiting team

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Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia | Clay (i)  |  Russia | 2–3  |  Latvia
Cartagena, Spain | Clay  |  Spain | 3–1  |  Paraguay
Montreal, Canada | Hard (i)  |  Canada | 3–2  |  Ukraine
Miki, Japan | Hard (i)  |  Japan | 3–2  |  Great Britain

## Americas Zone

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Main article: 2018 Fed Cup Americas Zone

### Group I

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Location: Club Internacional de Tenis, Asunción, Paraguay (clay)

Dates: 7–10 February

Participating teams

Pool A

* Chile
* Colombia
* Paraguay

Pool B

* Argentina
* Brazil
* Guatemala
* Venezuela

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#### Play-offs

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Main article: 2018 Fed Cup Americas Zone Group I – Play-offs

* Paraguay was promoted to the 2018 Fed Cup World Group II play-offs.
* Venezuela and  Guatemala were relegated to Americas Zone Group II in 2019.

### Group II

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Venue 1: Club Deportivo La Asunción, Metepec, Mexico (hard)
Venue 2: Centro Nacional de Tenis de la FET, Guayaquil, Ecuador (clay)

Dates: 20–23 June and 18–21 July

Pool A (Metepec)

* Barbados
* Dominican Republic
* Mexico

Pool B (Metepec)

* Cuba
* Peru
* Uruguay

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Pool A (Guayaquil)

* Costa Rica
* Ecuador
* Honduras

Pool B (Guayaquil)

* Bahamas
* Bermuda
* Bolivia
* Trinidad and Tobago

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#### Play-offs

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Main article: 2018 Fed Cup Americas Zone Group II – Play-offs

* Mexico and  Ecuador were promoted to Americas Zone Group I in 2019.

## Asia/Oceania Zone

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Main article: 2018 Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Zone

### Group I

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Venue: R.K. Khanna Tennis Complex, New Delhi, India (hard)

Dates: 7–10 February

Participating teams

Pool A

* China
* Hong Kong
* India
* Kazakhstan

Pool B

* Chinese Taipei
* Japan
* South Korea
* Thailand

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#### Play-offs

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Main article: 2018 Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group I – Play-offs

* Japan was promoted to the 2018 Fed Cup World Group II play-offs.
* Chinese Taipei and  Hong Kong were relegated to Asia/Oceania Zone Group II in 2019.

### Group II

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Venue: Bahrain Polytechnic, Isa Town, Bahrain (hard)

Dates: 6–10 February

Participating teams

Pool A

* Lebanon
* New Zealand
* Uzbekistan

Pool C

* Iran
* Malaysia
* Oman
* Pacific Oceania

Pool B

* Kyrgyzstan
* Philippines
* Singapore

Pool D

* Bahrain
* Indonesia
* Pakistan
* Sri Lanka

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#### Play-offs

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Main article: 2018 Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group II – Play-offs

* Indonesia and Pacific Oceania were promoted to Asia/Oceania Zone Group I in 2019.

## Europe/Africa Zone

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Main article: 2018 Fed Cup Europe/Africa Zone

### Group I

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Venue: Tallink Tennis Centre, Tallinn, Estonia (indoor hard)

Dates: 7–10 February

Participating teams

Pool A

* Bulgaria
* Georgia
* Serbia

Pool C

* Croatia
* Hungary
* Slovenia
* Sweden

Pool B

* Estonia
* Great Britain
* Portugal

Pool D

* Austria
* Latvia
* Poland
* Turkey

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#### Play-offs

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Main article: 2018 Fed Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group I – Play-offs

* Great Britain and  Latvia were promoted to the 2018 Fed Cup World Group II play-offs.
* Austria and  Portugal were relegated to Europe/Africa Zone Group II in 2019.

### Group II

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Venue: Tatoi Club, Athens, Greece (clay)

Dates: 18–21 April

Participating teams

Pool A

* Denmark
* Egypt
* Greece

Pool B

* Bosnia and Herzegovina
* Israel
* Luxembourg
* Norway

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#### Play-offs

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Main article: 2018 Fed Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group II – Play-offs

* Greece and  Denmark were promoted to Europe/Africa Zone Group I in 2019.
* Egypt and  Norway were relegated to Europe/Africa Zone Group III in 2019.

### Group III

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Venue 1: Cité Nationale Sportive, Tunis, Tunisia (hard)
Venue 2: Ulcinj Bellevue, Ulcinj, Montenegro (clay)

Dates: 16–21 April

Participating teams

Pool A (Tunis)

* Armenia
* Iceland
* Lithuania
* Macedonia

Pool A (Ulcinj)

* Finland
* Kenya
* Montenegro
* South Africa

Pool B (Tunis)

* Algeria
* Cyprus
* Kosovo
* Madagascar
* Tunisia

Pool B (Ulcinj)

* Ireland
* Malta
* Morocco
* Uganda

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#### Play-offs

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Main article: 2018 Fed Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group III – Play-offs

* Tunisia and  South Africa were promoted to Europe/Africa Zone Group II in 2019.

## References

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1. ^ "ITF launches next phase of international team competition strategy". FedCup.com. 2016-09-21. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
2. ^ "ITF finalises agenda on Davis Cup and Fed Cup reforms". ITFTennis.com. 2017-07-20. Archived from the original on 2018-07-24. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
3. ^ "Fed Cup - Ostapenko and Sevastova guide Latvia into World Group II". www.fedcup.com. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
4. ^ "Belarus v Germany". FedCup.com. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
5. ^ "Czech Republic v Switzerland". FedCup.com. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
6. ^ "France v Belgium". FedCup.com. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
7. ^ "United States v Netherlands". FedCup.com. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
8. ^ "Germany v Czech Republic". FedCup.com. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
9. ^ "France v United States". FedCup.com. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
10. ^ "Czech Republic v United States". FedCup.com. Retrieved 2018-09-30.

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