1972 Federation Cup (tennis)


The 1972 Federation Cup was the tenth edition of the most important competition between national teams in women's tennis. 31 nations participated in the tournament, which was held at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa from 20–25 March. South Africa defeated Great Britain in the final, in what was the first final not featuring United States or Australia, giving South Africa their first title. South Africa became the first team other than United States or Australia to win the Fed Cup.

Participating teams

Draw

All ties were played at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa on hard courts.

First Round

Israel vs. Canada
Norway vs. Chinese Taipei
Spain vs. Italy
West Germany vs. Greece
Ireland vs. Denmark
Finland vs. Argentina
Japan vs. Great Britain
France vs. Austria
Iran vs. Ecuador
Brazil vs. Switzerland
Belgium vs. South Africa
Netherlands vs. New Zealand
Colombia vs. Luxembourg
Uruguay vs. Mexico
Rhodesia vs. United States

Second Round

Australia vs. Canada
Norway vs. Italy
West Germany vs. Ireland
Argentina vs. Great Britain
France vs. Ecuador
Brazil vs. South Africa
Netherlands vs. Colombia
Uruguay vs. United States

Quarterfinals

Australia vs. Italy
West Germany vs. Great Britain
France vs. South Africa
Netherlands vs. United States

Semifinals

Australia vs. Great Britain
South Africa vs. United States

Final

Great Britain vs. South Africa

Consolation Round

Teams which lost in the first or second round of the main draw went on to play in the Consolation Round.

Draw

First Round

Mexico vs. Greece
Spain vs. Canada
Brazil vs. Luxembourg
Austria vs. Uruguay
Japan vs. Iran
Rhodesia vs. Norway
Denmark vs. Chinese Taipei

Second Round

New Zealand vs. Finland
Switzerland vs. Colombia
Mexico vs. Canada
Brazil vs. Uruguay
Japan vs. Rhodesia
Belgium vs. Israel
Ecuador vs. Ireland

Quarterfinals

New Zealand vs. Colombia
Mexico vs. Uruguay
Japan vs. Denmark
Belgium vs. Ecuador

Semifinals

Colombia vs. Mexico
Japan vs. Belgium

Final

Colombia vs. Japan