The 1966 Federation Cup was the fourth edition of what is now known as the

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. 21 nations participated in the tournament, which was held at the Turin Press Sporting Club in

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from 10 to 15 May.

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won their second title, defeating

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in the final, in what was the first final not featuring

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Participating teams

Draw

All ties were played at the Turin Press Sporting Club in

on clay courts.

First round

Sweden vs. Morocco Hungary vs. Belgium Bulgaria vs. Canada Rhodesia vs. Austria

Second round

United States vs. Sweden France vs. Hungary Great Britain vs. Canada Czechoslovakia vs. Poland Italy vs. Rhodesia Argentina vs. West Germany Netherlands vs. South Africa Switzerland vs. Australia

Quarterfinals

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

Semifinals

United States vs. Great Britain West Germany v Australia

Final

United States vs. West Germany

References

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