The 1986 Federation Cup was the 24th edition of the most important competition between national teams in women's
tennis
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. The tournament was held at
I. ČLTK Prague
I. ČLTK Prague () is a tennis club and training center located in Prague, Czech Republic. Located on Štvanice in the center of the city, it is one of the most prestigious tennis clubs in the country.
History
The club was founded in 1893. The c ...
in
Prague
Prague ( ; ) is the capital and List of cities and towns in the Czech Republic, largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Prague, located on the Vltava River, has a population of about 1.4 million, while its P ...
,
Czechoslovakia
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, from 20 to 27 July. The
United States
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defeated three-time defending champions
Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia ( ; Czech language, Czech and , ''Česko-Slovensko'') was a landlocked country in Central Europe, created in 1918, when it declared its independence from Austria-Hungary. In 1938, after the Munich Agreement, the Sudetenland beca ...
in the final (in what was a rematch of last year's final), giving the USA their 12th title. The finals marked
Martina Navratilova
Martina Navratilova (, ; ; born October18, 1956) is a Czech-American former professional tennis player. She was ranked as the world No. 1 in women's List of WTA number 1 ranked singles tennis players, singles for 332 weeks (List of WTA number ...
's first return to Czechoslovakia since her
defection
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to the United States in 1975.
Qualifying round
All ties were played at
I. ČLTK Prague
I. ČLTK Prague () is a tennis club and training center located in Prague, Czech Republic. Located on Štvanice in the center of the city, it is one of the most prestigious tennis clubs in the country.
History
The club was founded in 1893. The c ...
in
Prague
Prague ( ; ) is the capital and List of cities and towns in the Czech Republic, largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Prague, located on the Vltava River, has a population of about 1.4 million, while its P ...
,
Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia ( ; Czech language, Czech and , ''Česko-Slovensko'') was a landlocked country in Central Europe, created in 1918, when it declared its independence from Austria-Hungary. In 1938, after the Munich Agreement, the Sudetenland beca ...
, on clay courts.
Winning nations advance to Main Draw, losing nations play in Consolation rounds.
Romania vs. Ireland
Belgium vs. Finland
Indonesia vs. Chile
Poland vs. Mexico
South Korea vs. Luxembourg
China vs. Israel
Malta vs. Chinese Taipei
Yugoslavia vs. Norway
Uruguay vs. Philippines
Main draw
1st Round losing teams play in Consolation rounds
First round
Czechoslovakia vs. Greece
Malta vs. Switzerland
Great Britain vs. Denmark
Hungary vs. Australia
Netherlands vs. Canada
Japan vs. Austria
Egypt vs. South Korea
Uruguay vs. Argentina
Bulgaria vs. Soviet Union
France vs. Sweden
Brazil vs. Romania
Belgium vs. West Germany
Italy vs. New Zealand
Yugoslavia vs. Poland
Spain vs. Indonesia
China vs. United States
Second round
Czechoslovakia vs. Switzerland
Denmark vs. Australia
Canada vs. Austria
South Korea vs. Argentina
Bulgaria vs. France
Brazil vs. West Germany
Italy vs. Yugoslavia
Spain vs. United States
Quarterfinals
Czechoslovakia vs. Australia
Austria vs. Argentina
Bulgaria vs. West Germany
Italy vs. United States
Semifinals
Czechoslovakia vs. Argentina
West Germany vs. United States
Final
Czechoslovakia vs. United States
Consolation rounds
Draw
First round
Chile vs. Romania
Norway vs. Ireland
Philippines vs. China
Luxembourg vs. Mexico
Poland vs. Hungary
Uruguay vs. Chinese Taipei
Belgium vs. Egypt
Malta vs. Indonesia
Israel vs. Finland
Second round
Soviet Union vs. Romania
Greece vs. Ireland
Japan vs. China
Netherlands vs. Luxembourg
Hungary vs. Uruguay
Belgium vs. Sweden
Indonesia vs. New Zealand
Finland vs. Great Britain
Quarterfinals
Soviet Union vs. Greece
Japan vs. Netherlands
Hungary vs. Belgium
Indonesia vs. Great Britain
Semifinals
Soviet Union vs. Netherlands
Hungary vs. Great Britain
Final
Soviet Union vs. Great Britain
References
{{1986 in tennis
Billie Jean King Cups by year
Federation
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Tennis tournaments in the Czech Republic
Sports competitions in Prague
Federation
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Federation
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