1988 Federation Cup (tennis)
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The 1988 Federation Cup was the 26th edition of the most important competition between national teams in women's tennis
. The tournament was held at Flinders Park
in Melbourne
, Australia, from 4–11 December. Czechoslovakia
defeated the Soviet Union
in the final (in what was the first time the Soviet Union reached the semifinals since 1979), giving Czechoslovakia their 5th title, and 4th in six years.
in Melbourne
, Australia, on hard courts.
Winning nations advance to Main Draw, losing nations play in Consolation Rounds.
1st Round losing teams play in Consolation Rounds
Tennis
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. The tournament was held at Flinders Park
Melbourne Park
Melbourne Park is a sports venue in the Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Precinct in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Since 1988, Melbourne Park has been home of the Australian Open in tennis, which is played annually in January...
in Melbourne
Melbourne
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, Australia, from 4–11 December. Czechoslovakia
Czech Republic Fed Cup team
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defeated the Soviet Union
Russia Fed Cup team
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in the final (in what was the first time the Soviet Union reached the semifinals since 1979), giving Czechoslovakia their 5th title, and 4th in six years.
Qualifying Round
All ties were played at Flinders ParkMelbourne Park
Melbourne Park is a sports venue in the Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Precinct in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Since 1988, Melbourne Park has been home of the Australian Open in tennis, which is played annually in January...
in Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, Australia, on hard courts.
| Winning Team | Score | Losing Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2–1 | ||
| 2–1 | ||
| 3–0 | ||
| 3–0 |
Winning nations advance to Main Draw, losing nations play in Consolation Rounds.
China vs. Malta
Luxembourg vs. Chinese Taipei
South Korea vs. Ireland
Bulgaria vs. Philippines
Main Draw
| Participating Teams | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st Round losing teams play in Consolation Rounds