1977 Federation Cup (tennis)
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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.
, United Kingdom
, on grass courts.
1st and 2nd Round losing teams play in Consolation Rounds
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
. The tournament was held at Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club
Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club
The Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club is a tennis complex in Eastbourne, United Kingdom. The complex is the host of the annual WTA Tour stop, the AEGON International. The stadium court has a capacity of 8,000 people.-External links:*...
in Eastbourne
Eastbourne
Eastbourne is a large town and borough in East Sussex, on the south coast of England between Brighton and Hastings. The town is situated at the eastern end of the chalk South Downs alongside the high cliff at Beachy Head...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, from 13–18 June. The United States
United States Fed Cup team
The United States Fed Cup team is the most successful national team in Fed Cup competition. The team has won 17 titles and finished second a further 9 times, out of 44 participations.-History:...
defended their title, defeating Australia
Australia Fed Cup team
The Australia Fed Cup team represents Australia in Fed Cup tennis competition and are governed by Tennis Australia. They currently compete in the World Group I.-History:...
in their seventh final.
Participating Teams
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Draw
All ties were played at Devonshire Park in EastbourneEastbourne
Eastbourne is a large town and borough in East Sussex, on the south coast of England between Brighton and Hastings. The town is situated at the eastern end of the chalk South Downs alongside the high cliff at Beachy Head...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, on grass courts.
1st and 2nd Round losing teams play in Consolation Rounds
United States vs. Austria
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 (although players must now be aged 14 years or older).