1976 Federation Cup (tennis)

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1976 Federation Cup
Details
Duration22–29 August
Edition14th
Champion
Winning nationFlag of the United States.svg  United States
1975
1977

The 1976 Federation Cup was the 14th edition of the most important competition between national teams in women's tennis. For the first time, enough teams entered to necessitate pre-qualifying rounds. The tiebreaker also was used for the first time. The tournament was held at The Spectrum in Philadelphia, United States, from 22 to 29 August. The United States defeated Australia in the final, in what was the sixth final between United States and Australia.

Contents

Qualifying round

Eight nations played off in July for a place in the main draw.

Venue (surface)Home TeamScoreVisiting Team
Austria (Indoor carpet)Flag of Austria.svg  Austria 0–3Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg
Mexico (Indoor carpet)Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 3–0Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland
Taiwan (Indoor carpet)Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg  Chinese Taipei 0–3Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg  Philippines
Hanko, Finland (Indoor carpet)Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 0–3Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland

Luxembourg, Mexico, Philippines, and Switzerland advanced to Main Draw.

Main draw

Participating Teams
Flag of Argentina.svg
Argentina
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Australia
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg
Belgium
Flag of Brazil.svg
Brazil
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg
Canada
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
Czechoslovakia
Flag of Denmark.svg
Denmark
Flag of France.svg
France
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Great Britain
Flag of Hungary.svg
Hungary
Flag of Indonesia.svg
Indonesia
Flag of Israel.svg
Israel
Flag of Italy.svg
Italy
Flag of Japan.svg
Japan
Flag of Luxembourg.svg
Luxembourg
Flag of Mexico.svg
Mexico
Flag of the Netherlands.svg
Netherlands
Flag of New Zealand.svg
New Zealand
Flag of Norway.svg
Norway
Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg
Philippines
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg
Rhodesia
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg
Romania
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg
South Africa
Flag of South Korea.svg
South Korea
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg
Soviet Union
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg
Spain
Flag of Sweden.svg
Sweden
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
Switzerland
Flag of the United States.svg
United States
Flag of Uruguay.svg
Uruguay
Flag of Germany.svg
West Germany
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg
Yugoslavia

All ties were played at The Spectrum in Philadelphia, United States, on indoor carpet courts.

First RoundSecond RoundQuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
               
 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia w/o
 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada  
 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 1
Q Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 2
 Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 0
Q Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 3
Q Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 0
 Flag of the United States.svg  United States 3
 Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 1
 Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia 2
 Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia 0
 Flag of the United States.svg  United States 3
 Flag of Israel.svg  Israel 0
 Flag of the United States.svg  United States 3
 Flag of the United States.svg  United States 3
 Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 0
 Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 1
 Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 2
 Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 0
 Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 3
 Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 0
 Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 3
 Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 2
 Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 1
 Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 3
 Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg  Spain 0
 Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 2
 Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 1
 Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay  
 Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union w/o
 Flag of the United States.svg  United States 2
 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 1
 Flag of France.svg  France 0
 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 3
 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain  
 Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary w/o
 Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 3
Q Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg  Philippines 0
 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 2
 Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  South Africa 1
 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 3
 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 0
 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 0
 Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  South Africa 3
 Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 0
 Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  South Africa 3
 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 0
 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 3
 Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 3
Q Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg 0
 Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 0
 Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany 3
Q Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 0
 Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany 3
 Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany 0
 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 3
 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 2
 Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg  Rhodesia 1
 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 0
 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 3
 Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg  Romania 0
 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 3

1st Round losing teams play in Consolation Rounds

First round

Indonesia vs. Switzerland

Flag of Indonesia.svg
Indonesia
0
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
Switzerland
3
123
1 Flag of Indonesia.svg
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
Loanita Rachman
Petra Delhees
0
6
4
6
  
2 Flag of Indonesia.svg
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
Yolanda Soemarno
Susi Eichenberg
2
6
0
6
  
3 Flag of Indonesia.svg
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
Elfia Nizarwan  /  Sriningdiah Sutarniati
Petra Delhees  /  Monica Simmen
2
6
1
6
  

[1]

Norway vs. Yugoslavia

Flag of Norway.svg
Norway
1
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg
Yugoslavia
2
123
1 Flag of Norway.svg
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg
Bente Kjolstad
Dora Alavantić
1
6
6
3
3
6
 
2 Flag of Norway.svg
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg
Ellen Grindvold
Mima Jaušovec
3
6
2
6
  
3 Flag of Norway.svg
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg
Ellen Grindvold  /  Kirsten Robsahm
Dora Alavantić  /  Judita Papistan
6
0
6
1
  

[2]

Israel vs. United States

Flag of Israel.svg
Israel
0
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of the United States.svg
United States
3
123
1 Flag of Israel.svg
Flag of the United States.svg
Hagit Zubary
Rosemary Casals
1
6
0
6
  
2 Flag of Israel.svg
Flag of the United States.svg
Paulina Peled
Billie Jean King
1
6
0
6
  
3 Flag of Israel.svg
Flag of the United States.svg
Paulina Peled  /  Hagit Zubary
Rosemary Casals  /  Billie Jean King
3
6
1
6
  

[3]

New Zealand vs. Argentina

Flag of New Zealand.svg
New Zealand
1
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of Argentina.svg
Argentina
2
123
1 Flag of New Zealand.svg
Flag of Argentina.svg
Pauline Elliott
Viviana González
5
7
0
6
  
2 Flag of New Zealand.svg
Flag of Argentina.svg
Judy Chaloner
Raquel Giscafré
1
6
6
7
  
3 Flag of New Zealand.svg
Flag of Argentina.svg
Judy Chaloner  /  Chris Newton
Beatriz Araujo  /  Elvira Weisenberger
7
5
6
3
  

[4]

Brazil vs. Netherlands

Flag of Brazil.svg
Brazil
0
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of the Netherlands.svg
Netherlands
3
123
1 Flag of Brazil.svg
Flag of the Netherlands.svg
Patricia Medrado
Elly Appel
4
6
2
6
  
2 Flag of Brazil.svg
Flag of the Netherlands.svg
Maria Bueno
Betty Stöve
0
6
4
6
  
3 Flag of Brazil.svg
Flag of the Netherlands.svg
Vera Lúcia Giugni  /  Patricia Medrado
Betty Stöve  /  Tine Zwaan
2
6
1
6
  

[5]

Denmark vs. Spain

Flag of Denmark.svg
Denmark
3
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of Spain.svg
Spain
0
123
1 Flag of Denmark.svg
Flag of Spain.svg
Anne-Mette Sorensen
Vicky Baldovinos
6
2
6
3
  
2 Flag of Denmark.svg
Flag of Spain.svg
Helle Sparre
Carmen Perea
6
3
6
2
  
3 Flag of Denmark.svg
Flag of Spain.svg
Anne-Mette Sorensen  /  Helle Sparre
Vicky Baldovinos  /  Carmen Perea
7
6
6
3
  

[6]

France vs. Great Britain

Flag of France.svg
France
0
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Great Britain
3
123
1 Flag of France.svg
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Nathalie Fuchs
Sue Barker
3
6
0
6
  
2 Flag of France.svg
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Gail Benedetti
Virginia Wade
0
6
3
6
  
3 Flag of France.svg
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Rosy Darmon  /  Gail Benedetti
Sue Barker  /  Virginia Wade
3
6
2
6
  

[7]

Hungary vs. Philippines

Flag of Hungary.svg
Hungary
3
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg
Philippines
0
123
1 Flag of Hungary.svg
Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg
Beatrix Klein
Gladys Imperial
6
0
6
3
  
2 Flag of Hungary.svg
Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg
Éva Szabó
Marisa Sanchez
6
1
6
0
  
3 Flag of Hungary.svg
Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg
Beatrix Klein  /  Éva Szabó
Gladys Imperial  /  Pia Tamayo
6
2
6
0
  

[8]

Sweden vs. Japan

Flag of Sweden.svg
Sweden
3
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of Japan.svg
Japan
0
123
1 Flag of Sweden.svg
Flag of Japan.svg
Helena Anliot
Kiyomi Nakagawa
6
2
6
2
  
2 Flag of Sweden.svg
Flag of Japan.svg
Ingrid Bentzer
Naoko Sato
6
4
7
5
  
3 Flag of Sweden.svg
Flag of Japan.svg
Helena Anliot  /  Mimmi Wikstedt
Mihoka Matshushima  /  Michiko Saji
6
0
6
0
  

[9]

South Korea vs. South Africa

Flag of South Korea.svg
South Korea
0
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg
South Africa
3
123
1 Flag of South Korea.svg
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg
Lee Duk-hee
Linky Boshoff
5
7
2
6
  
2 Flag of South Korea.svg
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg
Yang Jeong-soon
Annette Du Plooy
2
6
6
4
2
6
 
3 Flag of South Korea.svg
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg
Lee Soon-oh  /  Yang Jeong-soon
Linky Boshoff  /  Ilana Kloss
2
6
6
4
2
6
 

[10]

Italy vs. Luxembourg

Flag of Italy.svg
Italy
3
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of Luxembourg.svg
Luxembourg
0
123
1 Flag of Italy.svg
Flag of Luxembourg.svg
Rosalba Vido
Monique Krecke
6
0
6
1
  
2 Flag of Italy.svg
Flag of Luxembourg.svg
Daniela Marzano
Flore Wagner
7
5
6
0
  
3 Flag of Italy.svg
Flag of Luxembourg.svg
Daniela Marzano  /  Manuela Zoni
Flore Wagner  /  Simone Wolter
6
1
6
2
  

[11]

Mexico vs. West Germany

Flag of Mexico.svg
Mexico
0
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of Germany.svg
West Germany
3
123
1 Flag of Mexico.svg
Flag of Germany.svg
Alina Baraldi
Iris Riedel-Kuhn
2
6
3
6
  
2 Flag of Mexico.svg
Flag of Germany.svg
Alejandra Vallejo
Helga Masthoff
3
6
0
6
  
3 Flag of Mexico.svg
Flag of Germany.svg
Verónica Martínez  /  Alejandra Vallejo
Heidi Eisterlehner  /  Helga Masthoff
3
6
2
6
  

[12]

Belgium vs. Rhodesia

Flag of Belgium (civil).svg
Belgium
2
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg
Rhodesia
1
123
1 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg
Monique Van Haver
Jenny Waggott
6
7
4
6
  
2 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg
Michele Gurdal
Fiona McKenzie
6
1
6
2
  
3 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg
Michele Gurdal  /  Monique Van Haver
Fiona McKenzie  /  Jenny Waggott
3
6
6
1
6
4
 

[13]

Romania vs. Australia

Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg
Romania
0
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Australia
3
123
1 Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Florența Mihai
Kerry Reid
3
6
0
6
  
2 Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Virginia Ruzici
Evonne Goolagong Cawley
2
6
0
6
  
3 Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Florența Mihai  /  Virginia Ruzici
Dianne Fromholtz  /  Kerry Reid
6
4
2
6
6
7
 

[14]

Second round

Canada vs. Switzerland

Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg
Canada
1
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
Switzerland
2
123
1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
Barbara Brankovska
Petra Delhees
3
6
6
7
  
2 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
Susan Stone
Susi Eichenberger
6
0
6
3
  
3 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
Marjorie Blackwood  /  Susan Stone
Petra Delhees  /  Monica Simmen
7
5
2
2
6
7
 

[15]

Yugoslavia vs. United States

Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg
Yugoslavia
0
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of the United States.svg
United States
3
123
1 Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg
Flag of the United States.svg
Dora Alavantić
Rosemary Casals
1
6
1
6
  
2 Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg
Flag of the United States.svg
Mima Jaušovec
Billie Jean King
0
6
6
7
  
3 Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg
Flag of the United States.svg
Dora Alavantić  /  Mima Jaušovec
Rosemary Casals  /  Billie Jean King
0
6
0
6
  

[16]

Argentina vs. Netherlands

Flag of Argentina.svg
Argentina
0
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of the Netherlands.svg
Netherlands
3
123
1 Flag of Argentina.svg
Flag of the Netherlands.svg
Viviana González
Tine Zwaan
1
6
4
6
  
2 Flag of Argentina.svg
Flag of the Netherlands.svg
Raquel Giscafré
Betty Stöve
0
6
3
6
  
3 Flag of Argentina.svg
Flag of the Netherlands.svg
Raquel Giscafré  /  Elvira Weisenberger
Betty Stöve  /  Elly Appel
6
4
2
6
2
6
 

[17]

Denmark vs. Uruguay

Flag of Denmark.svg
Denmark
2
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of Uruguay.svg
Uruguay
1
123
1 Flag of Denmark.svg
Flag of Uruguay.svg
Anne-Mette Sorensen
Carla Guarino de Galeazzi
6
2
6
0
  
2 Flag of Denmark.svg
Flag of Uruguay.svg
Helle Sparre
Fiorella Bonicelli
3
6
3
6
  
3 Flag of Denmark.svg
Flag of Uruguay.svg
Anne-Mette Sorensen  /  Helle Sparre
Fiorella Bonicelli  /  Carla Guarino de Galeazzi
6
3
7
5
  

[18]

Sweden vs. South Africa

Flag of Sweden.svg
Sweden
0
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg
South Africa
3
123
1 Flag of Sweden.svg
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg
Helena Anliot
Linky Boshoff
7
6
2
6
3
6
 
2 Flag of Sweden.svg
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg
Ingrid Bentzer
Annette Du Plooy
7
6
4
6
3
6
 
3 Flag of Sweden.svg
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg
Helena Anliot  /  Mimmi Wikstedt
Linky Boshoff  /  Ilana Kloss
2
6
2
6
  

[19]

Italy vs. West Germany

Flag of Italy.svg
Italy
0
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of Germany.svg
West Germany
3
123
1 Flag of Italy.svg
Flag of Germany.svg
Rosalba Vido
Iris Riedel-Kuhn
1
6
2
6
  
2 Flag of Italy.svg
Flag of Germany.svg
Daniela Marzano
Helga Masthoff
5
7
4
6
  
3 Flag of Italy.svg
Flag of Germany.svg
Daniela Marzano  /  Manuela Zoni
Heidi Eisterlehner  /  Helga Masthoff
4
6
6
3
1
6
 

[20]

Belgium vs. Australia

Flag of Belgium (civil).svg
Belgium
0
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Australia
3
123
1 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Monique Van Haver
Dianne Fromholtz
0
6
1
6
  
2 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Michele Gurdal
Evonne Goolagong Cawley
0
6
0
6
  
3 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Michele Gurdal  /  Monique Van Haver
Evonne Goolagong Cawley  /  Kerry Reid
2
6
2
6
  

[21]

Quarterfinals

Switzerland vs. United States

Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
Switzerland
0
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of the United States.svg
United States
3
123
1 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
Flag of the United States.svg
Monica Simmen
Rosemary Casals
1
6
1
6
  
2 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
Flag of the United States.svg
Petra Delhees
Billie Jean King
2
6
1
6
  
3 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
Flag of the United States.svg
Susi Eichenberger  /  Monica Simmen
Rosemary Casals  /  Billie Jean King
0
6
1
6
  

[22]

Netherlands vs. Denmark

Flag of the Netherlands.svg
Netherlands
2
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of Denmark.svg
Denmark
1
123
1 Flag of the Netherlands.svg
Flag of Denmark.svg
Tine Zwaan
Anne-Mette Sorensen
3
6
6
7
  
2 Flag of the Netherlands.svg
Flag of Denmark.svg
Betty Stöve
Helle Sparre
6
2
6
0
  
3 Flag of the Netherlands.svg
Flag of Denmark.svg
Betty Stöve  /  Tine Zwaan
Anne-Mette Sorensen  /  Helle Sparre
6
1
6
3
  

[23]

Great Britain vs. South Africa

Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Great Britain
2
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg
South Africa
1
123
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg
Sue Barker
Linky Boshoff
6
1
6
1
  
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg
Virginia Wade
Annette Du Plooy
6
0
6
3
  
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg
Sue Barker  /  Michelle Tyler
Linky Boshoff  /  Ilana Kloss
1
6
4
6
  

[24]

West Germany vs. Australia

Flag of Germany.svg
West Germany
0
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Australia
3
123
1 Flag of Germany.svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Iris Riedel-Kuhn
Kerry Reid
1
6
2
6
  
2 Flag of Germany.svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Helga Masthoff
Evonne Goolagong Cawley
1
6
2
6
  
3 Flag of Germany.svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Heidi Eisterlehner  /  Helga Masthoff
Evonne Goolagong Cawley  /  Dianne Fromholtz
3
6
3
6
  

[25]

Semifinals

United States vs. Netherlands

Flag of the United States.svg
United States
3
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of the Netherlands.svg
Netherlands
0
123
1 Flag of the United States.svg
Flag of the Netherlands.svg
Rosemary Casals
Elly Appel
6
1
6
2
  
2 Flag of the United States.svg
Flag of the Netherlands.svg
Billie Jean King
Betty Stöve
6
2
6
3
  
3 Flag of the United States.svg
Flag of the Netherlands.svg
Rosemary Casals  /  Billie Jean King
Betty Stöve  /  Tine Zwaan
6
1
6
4
  

[26]

Great Britain vs. Australia

Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Great Britain
0
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Australia
3
123
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Sue Barker
Dianne Fromholtz
2
6
6
7
  
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Virginia Wade
Evonne Goolagong Cawley
1
6
2
6
  
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Sue Barker  /  Virginia Wade
Evonne Goolagong Cawley  /  Kerry Reid
1
6
3
6
  

[27]

Final

United States vs. Australia

Flag of the United States.svg
United States
2
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
29 August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Australia
1
123
1 Flag of the United States.svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Rosemary Casals
Kerry Reid
6
1
3
6
5
7
 
2 Flag of the United States.svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Billie Jean King
Evonne Goolagong Cawley
77
64
6
4
  
3 Flag of the United States.svg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
Rosemary Casals  /  Billie Jean King
Evonne Goolagong Cawley  /  Kerry Reid
7
5
6
3
  

[28]

1976 Federation Cup Champions
Flag of the United States.svg
United States
Fifth title

Consolation Rounds

Draw

Consolation First RoundConsolation QuarterfinalsConsolation SemifinalsConsolation Final
            
 Flag of France.svg  France  
 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia w/o
 Flag of France.svg  France 3
 Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg  Rhodesia 0
 Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg  Rhodesia  
 Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg  Philippines w/o
 Flag of France.svg  France 2
 Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 0
 Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 2
 Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg 1
 Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 3
 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 0
 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 2
 Flag of Israel.svg  Israel 1
 Flag of France.svg  France 0
 Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg  Romania 3
 Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 2
 Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 1
 Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 3
 Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 0
 Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 0
 Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 3
 Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 0
 Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg  Romania 3
 Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 1
 Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg  Spain 2
 Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg  Spain 0
 Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg  Romania 3
 Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union w/o
 Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg  Romania  

First round

Brazil vs. Luxembourg

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Brazil
2
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August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
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Luxembourg
1
123
1 Flag of Brazil.svg
Flag of Luxembourg.svg
 
 
    
2 Flag of Brazil.svg
Flag of Luxembourg.svg
 
 
    
3 Flag of Brazil.svg
Flag of Luxembourg.svg
 
 
    

[29]

Japan vs. Israel

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Japan
2
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
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Israel
1
123
1 Flag of Japan.svg
Flag of Israel.svg
Naoko Sato
Paulina Peled
4
6
2
6
  
2 Flag of Japan.svg
Flag of Israel.svg
Kiyomi Nakagawa
Hagit Zubary
0
6
6
2
6
4
 
3 Flag of Japan.svg
Flag of Israel.svg
Kiyomi Nakagawa  /  Naoko Sato
Paulina Peled  /  Hagit Zubary
6
4
6
2
  

[30]

South Korea vs. Mexico

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South Korea
2
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
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Mexico
1
123
1 Flag of South Korea.svg
Flag of Mexico.svg
Lee Duk-hee
Alina Baraldi
4
6
6
2
5
7
 
2 Flag of South Korea.svg
Flag of Mexico.svg
Yang Jeong-soon
Alejandra Vallejo
6
3
6
4
  
3 Flag of South Korea.svg
Flag of Mexico.svg
Lee Duk-hee  /  Yang Jeong-soon
Alina Baraldi  /  Alejandra Vallejo
6
4
6
4
  

[31]

Indonesia vs. New Zealand

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Indonesia
0
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
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New Zealand
3
123
1 Flag of Indonesia.svg
Flag of New Zealand.svg
 
 
    
2 Flag of Indonesia.svg
Flag of New Zealand.svg
 
 
    
3 Flag of Indonesia.svg
Flag of New Zealand.svg
 
 
    

[32]

Norway vs. Spain

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Norway
1
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
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Spain
2
123
1 Flag of Norway.svg
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg
 
 
    
2 Flag of Norway.svg
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg
 
 
    
3 Flag of Norway.svg
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg
 
 
    

[33]

Quarterfinals

France vs. Rhodesia

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France
3
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
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Rhodesia
0
123
1 Flag of France.svg
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg
Nathalie Fuchs
Jenny Waggott
6
4
6
0
  
2 Flag of France.svg
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg
Gail Benedetti
Fiona McKenzie
6
0
6
3
  
3 Flag of France.svg
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg
Rosy Darmon  /  Gail Benedetti
Sally-Ann Lewis  /  Fiona McKenzie
6
1
6
1
  

[34]

Brazil vs. Japan

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Brazil
3
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of Japan.svg
Japan
0
123
1 Flag of Brazil.svg
Flag of Japan.svg
Patricia Medrado
Naoko Sato
6
7
6
4
6
0
 
2 Flag of Brazil.svg
Flag of Japan.svg
Vera Lúcia Giugni
Kiyomi Nakagawa
6
4
6
2
  
3 Flag of Brazil.svg
Flag of Japan.svg
Maria Bueno  /  Vera Lúcia Giugni
Kiyomi Nakagawa  /  Naoko Sato
6
2
4
6
6
2
 

[35]

South Korea vs. New Zealand

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South Korea
3
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
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New Zealand
0
123
1 Flag of South Korea.svg
Flag of New Zealand.svg
Lee Duk-hee
Chris Newton
6
1
2
6
6
2
 
2 Flag of South Korea.svg
Flag of New Zealand.svg
Yang Jeong-soon
Judy Chaloner
6
3
3
6
6
4
 
3 Flag of South Korea.svg
Flag of New Zealand.svg
Lee Duk-hee  /  Helen Park
Pauline Elliott  /  Chris Newton
6
3
7
5
  

[36]

Spain vs. Romania

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Spain
0
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
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Romania
3
123
1 Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg
 
 
    
2 Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg
 
 
    
3 Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg
 
 
    

[37]

Semifinals

France vs. Brazil

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France
2
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
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Brazil
0
123
1 Flag of France.svg
Flag of Brazil.svg
Nathalie Fuchs
Vera Lúcia Giugni
6
4
6
0
  
2 Flag of France.svg
Flag of Brazil.svg
Gail Benedetti
Patricia Medrado
6
2
6
2
  
3 Flag of France.svg
Flag of Brazil.svg
 
 
    

[38]

South Korea vs. Romania

Flag of South Korea.svg
South Korea
0
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg
Romania
3
123
1 Flag of South Korea.svg
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg
Lee Duk-hee
Florența Mihai
4
6
2
6
  
2 Flag of South Korea.svg
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg
Yang Jeong-soon
Virginia Ruzici
1
6
1
6
  
3 Flag of South Korea.svg
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg
Lee Duk-hee  /  Yang Jeong-soon
Florența Mihai  /  Virginia Ruzici
4
6
6
7
  

[39]

Final

France vs. Romania

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France
0
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, United States
August 1976
Carpet (indoors)
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg
Romania
3
123
1 Flag of France.svg
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg
Nathalie Fuchs
Florența Mihai
6
7
2
6
  
2 Flag of France.svg
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg
Gail Benedetti
Virginia Ruzici
2
6
1
6
  
3 Flag of France.svg
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg
Rosy Darmon  /  Gail Benedetti
Florența Mihai  /  Virginia Ruzici
3
6
6
2
1
6
 

[40]

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