2009 Fed Cup World Group
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The World Group was the highest level of
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competition in 2009. Eight nations competed in a three-round knockout competition.
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was the two-time defending champion, but they were defeated by
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in the semifinals. The Italian team went on to win, defeating the
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in the final, 4–0.


Participating teams


Draw


First round


Russia vs. China


France vs. Italy


United States vs. Argentina


Czech Republic vs. Spain


Semifinals


Russia vs. Italy


United States vs. Czech Republic


Final


Italy vs. United States


References


See also

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Fed Cup structure The Billie Jean King Cup (or the BJK Cup) is the premier international team competition in women's tennis, launched as the Federation Cup in 1963 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The name was chan ...
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