1991 Federation Cup (tennis)
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The 1991 Federation Cup was the 29th edition of the most important competition between national teams in women's tennis
. 56 nations participated in the tournament, which was held at the Nottingham Tennis Centre
in Nottingham
, United Kingdom
, from 18-28 July. Spain
defeated the United States
in the final, giving Spain their first title.
, United Kingdom
, on hard courts.
Winning nations advance to World Group, First Round losing nations 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...
. 56 nations participated in the tournament, which was held at the Nottingham Tennis Centre
Nottingham Tennis Centre
Nottingham Tennis Centre is a tennis venue in Nottingham, England. The centre holds a range of tournaments throughout the year, such as the Nottingham Open, which is held before The Championships, Wimbledon.- External links :*...
in Nottingham
Nottingham
Nottingham is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England. It is located in the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire and represents one of eight members of the English Core Cities Group...
, 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 18-28 July. Spain
Spain Fed Cup team
The Spain Fed Cup team represents Spain in Fed Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Real Federación Española de Tenis. They currently compete in the World Group.-Current team:* María José Martínez Sánchez...
defeated 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:...
in the final, giving Spain their first title.
Qualifying rounds
All ties were played at the Nottingham Tennis Centre in NottinghamNottingham
Nottingham is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England. It is located in the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire and represents one of eight members of the English Core Cities Group...
, 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 hard courts.
Winning nations advance to World Group, First Round losing nations play in consolation rounds.