The 2014 Fed Cup (also known as the 2014 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas for sponsorship purposes) was the 52nd edition of the most important tournament between national teams in women's tennis. The final took place on 8–9 November and was won by the Czech Republic. Petra Kvitová won both of her singles matches in that final against Germany, delivering two of the three points needed for victory of her team.
The draw took place on 10 July 2013 in Paris, France.
World Group
Source:
Draw
World Group II
The World Group II was the second highest level of Fed Cup competition in 2014. Winners advanced to the World Group play-offs, and losers played in the World Group II play-offs.
Dates: 8–9 February
Results:
World Group play-offs
The four losing teams in the World Group first round ties, and four winners of the World Group II ties entered the draw for the World Group play-offs. Four seeded teams, based on the latest Fed Cup ranking, were drawn against four unseeded teams.
Dates: 19–20 April
Results:
Russia remained in the World Group in 2015.
Canada, France and Poland were promoted to the World Group in 2015.
Argentina remained in World Group II in 2015.
Slovakia, Spain and United States were relegated to World Group II in 2015.
World Group II play-offs
The four losing teams from World Group II played off against qualifiers from Zonal Group I. Two teams qualified from Europe/Africa Zone, one team from the Asia/Oceania Zone, and one team from the Americas Zone.
Dates: 19–20 April
Results:
Sweden and Switzerland remained in World Group II in 2015.
Netherlands and Romania were promoted to World Group II in 2015.
Brazil and Thailand remained in Zonal Group I in 2015.
Japan and Serbia were relegated to Zonal Group I in 2015.
Americas Zone
- Nations in bold advanced to the higher level of competition.
- Nations in italics were relegated down to a lower level of competition.
Group I
Venue: Yacht y Golf Club Paraguayo, Lambaré, Paraguay (outdoor clay)
Dates: Week commencing 3 February
- Participating teams
Play-offs
- Brazil advanced to World Group II play-offs.
- Ecuador and Bahamas were relegated to Americas Zone Group II in 2015.
Group II
Venue: Palmas Athletic Club, Humacao, Puerto Rico (outdoor hard)
Dates: 7–12 April
- Participating teams
Play-offs
- Bolivia and Chile were promoted to Americas Zone Group I in 2015
Asia/Oceania Zone
- Nations in bold advanced to the higher level of competition.
- Nations in italics were relegated down to a lower level of competition.
Group I
Venue: National Tennis Centre, Astana, Kazakhstan (indoor hard)
Dates: Week commencing 3 February
- Participating teams
Play-offs
- Thailand advanced to World Group II play-offs
- Indonesia was relegated to Asia/Oceania Zone Group II in 2015
Group II
Venue: National Tennis Centre, Astana, Kazakhstan (Indoor hard)
Dates: Week commencing 3 February
- Participating teams
Play-offs
- Hong Kong was promoted to Asia/Oceania Group I in 2015
Europe/Africa Zone
- Nations in bold advanced to the higher level of competition.
- Nations in italics were relegated down to a lower level of competition.
Group I
Venue: Syma Sport and Events Centre, Budapest, Hungary (indoor hard)
Dates: Week commencing 3 February
- Participating teams
- Remaining team
- Tunisia
Play-offs
- Netherlands and Romania advanced to World Group II play-offs.
- Luxembourg and Slovenia were relegated to Europe/Africa Group II in 2015.
Group II
Venue: Šiauliai Tennis School, Šiauliai, Lithuania (indoor hard)
Dates: 16–19 April 2014
- Participating teams
Play-offs
- Georgia and Liechtenstein were promoted to Europe/Africa Group I in 2015.
- Lithuania and Montenegro were relegated to Europe/Africa Group III in 2015.
Group III
Venue: Tere Tennis Center, Tallinn, Estonia (indoor hard)
Dates: 5–8 February 2014
- Participating teams
Play-offs
- Estonia and Ireland were promoted to Europe/Africa Group II in 2015.
References
External links
- fedcup.com
