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{{Short description|2011 edition of the Fed Cup}}
{{unreferenced|date=February 2011}}
{{Infobox tennis circuit season
The '''2011 [[Fed Cup]]''' (also known as the '''2011 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas''' for sponsorship purposes) is the 49th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in women's [[tennis]]. The final was played on 5–6 November.
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| duration = 5 February– 6 November
| edition = 49th
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| previous = [[2010 Fed Cup|2010]]
| next = [[2012 Fed Cup|2012]]
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The '''2011 Fed Cup''' (also known as the '''2011 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas''' for sponsorship purposes) was the 49th edition of the tournament between national teams in women's [[tennis]].

The final took place at the [[Olympic Stadium (Moscow arena)|Olympic Stadium]] in [[Moscow, Russia]], on 5–6 November. [[Czech Republic Fed Cup team|Czech Republic]] defeated the home team, [[Russia Fed Cup team|Russia]], to win their sixth title and first as an [[Dissolution of Czechoslovakia|independent nation]].


== World Group ==
== World Group ==
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!colspan=4|'''Participating Teams'''
!colspan=4|'''Participating Teams'''
|-
|-
!{{fed-big|USA}}
!style="width:25%;"| {{fed-big|AUS}}
!style="width:25%;"| {{fed-big|BEL}}

!style="width:25%;"| {{fed-big|CZE}}
!style="width:25%;"| {{fed-big|FRA}}
|-
!{{fed-big|ITA}}
!{{fed-big|ITA}}
!{{fed-big|RUS}}
!{{fed-big|RUS}}
!style="width:25%;"| {{fed-big|CZE}}
!{{fed-big|SVK}}
!{{fed-big|USA}}
|-
!style="width:25%;"| {{fed-big|BEL}}
!style="width:25%;"| {{fed-big|AUS}}
!{{fed-big|FRA}}
!style="width:25%;"| {{fed-big|SVK}}
|}
|}


=== Draw ===
=== Draw ===
{{8TeamBracket-info
{{8TeamBracket-info
| RD1date=5–6 February
| RD1-date=5–6 February
| RD2date=16–17 April
| RD2-date=16–17 April
| RD3date=5–6 November
| RD3-date=5–6 November
| teamwidth=16

| RD1T1-loc= [[Hobart, Australia]] (Outdoor hard)
| RD1T1-loc= [[Hobart, Australia]] (Outdoor hard)
| RD1-seed1= | RD1-team1= {{fed|AUS}} | RD1-score1=1
| RD1-seed1=1 | RD1-team1= '''{{fed|ITA}}''' | RD1-score1='''4'''
| RD1-seed2=1 | RD1-team2= '''{{fed|ITA}}''' | RD1-score2='''4'''
| RD1-seed2= | RD1-team2= {{fed|AUS}} | RD1-score2=1

| RD1T2-loc= [[Moscow, Russia]] (Indoor hard)
| RD1T2-loc= [[Moscow, Russia]] (Indoor hard)
| RD1-seed3=3 | RD1-team3= '''{{fed|RUS}}''' | RD1-score3='''3'''
| RD1-seed3= | RD1-team3= {{fed|FRA}}| RD1-score3=2
| RD1-seed4= | RD1-team4= {{fed|FRA}} | RD1-score4=2
| RD1-seed4=3 | RD1-team4= '''{{fed|RUS}}''' | RD1-score4='''3'''

| RD1T3-loc= [[Bratislava, Slovakia]] (Indoor hard)
| RD1T3-loc= [[Bratislava, Slovakia]] (Indoor hard)
| RD1-seed5= | RD1-team5= {{fed|SVK}} | RD1-score5=2
| RD1-seed5=4 | RD1-team5= {{nowrap|'''{{fed|CZE}}'''}} | RD1-score5='''3'''
| RD1-seed6=4 | RD1-team6= '''{{fed|CZE}}''' | RD1-score6='''3'''
| RD1-seed6= | RD1-team6= {{fed|SVK}} | RD1-score6=2

| RD1T4-loc= [[Antwerp, Belgium]] (Indoor hard)
| RD1T4-loc= [[Antwerp, Belgium]] (Indoor hard)
| RD1-seed7= | RD1-team7= '''{{fed|BEL}}''' | RD1-score7='''4'''
| RD1-seed7= | RD1-team7= '''{{fed|BEL}}''' | RD1-score7='''4'''
| RD1-seed8=2 | RD1-team8= {{fed|USA}} | RD1-score8=1
| RD1-seed8=2 | RD1-team8= {{fed|USA}} | RD1-score8=1


| RD2T1-loc= [[Moscow, Russia]] (Indoor hard)
| RD2T1-loc= [[Moscow, Russia]] (Indoor hard)
| RD2-seed1=1 | RD2-team1= {{fed|ITA}} | RD2-score1=0
| RD2-seed1=1 | RD2-team1= {{fed|ITA}} | RD2-score1=0
| RD2-seed2=3 | RD2-team2= {{fed|RUS}} | RD2-score2=5
| RD2-seed2=3 | RD2-team2= '''{{fed|RUS}}''' | RD2-score2='''5'''

| RD2T2-loc= [[Charleroi|Charleroi, Belgium]] (Indoor hard)
| RD2T2-loc= [[Charleroi|Charleroi, Belgium]] (Indoor hard)
| RD2-seed3=4 | RD2-team3= {{fed|CZE}} | RD2-score3=3
| RD2-seed3=4 | RD2-team3= {{nowrap|'''{{fed|CZE}}'''}} | RD2-score3='''3'''
| RD2-seed4= | RD2-team4= {{fed|BEL}} | RD2-score4=2
| RD2-seed4= | RD2-team4= {{fed|BEL}} | RD2-score4=2


| RD3T1-loc= [[Moscow, Russia]] (Indoor hard)
| RD3T1-loc= [[Moscow, Russia]] (Indoor hard)
| RD3-seed1=3 | RD3-team1= {{fed|RUS}} | RD3-score1=2
| RD3-seed1=3 | RD3-team1= {{fed|RUS}} | RD3-score1=2
| RD3-seed2=4 | RD3-team2= '''{{fed|CZE}}'''| RD3-score2='''3'''
| RD3-seed2=4 | RD3-team2= {{nowrap|'''{{fed|CZE}}'''}}| RD3-score2='''3'''


}}
}}


==World Group Play-offs==
== World Group play-offs ==
{{details|2011 Fed Cup World Group Play-offs}}
{{details|2011 Fed Cup World Group play-offs}}
The 4 losing teams in the World Group first round ties (Australia, France, Slovakia and United States), and 4 winners of the World Group II ties (Spain, Germany, Serbia and Ukraine) enter the draw for the World Group Play-offs. 4 seeded teams, based on the latest Fed Cup ranking, are drawn against 4 unseeded teams.
The four losing teams in the World Group first round ties (Australia, France, Slovakia and United States), and four winners of the World Group II ties (Spain, Germany, Serbia and Ukraine) entered the draw for the World Group play-offs. Four seeded teams, based on the latest Fed Cup ranking, were drawn against four unseeded teams.


Date: 16–17 April
Date: 16–17 April
{| class=wikitable cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" style="border:1px solid #AAAAAA;"
{| class=wikitable style="border:1px solid #AAAAAA;"
|-
|-
!Venue (surface)!!Home Team!!Score!!Visiting Team
!Venue!!Surface!!Home Team!!Score!!Visiting Team
|-
|-
| [[Stuttgart, Germany]] (Indoor clay)
| [[Porsche Arena]], [[Stuttgart]], [[Germany]]
| Indoor clay
|'''{{fed|GER}}
|'''{{fed|GER}}'''
|align=center|5–0
|align=center|5–0
|{{fed|USA}} <small>(1)</small>
|{{fed|USA}} <small>(1)</small>
|-
|-
| [[Lleida|Lleida, Spain]] (Outdoor clay)
| [[Club de Tenis Lleida]], [[Lleida]], [[Spain]]
| Outdoor clay
|'''{{fed|ESP}} <small>(2)</small>
|'''{{fed|ESP}} <small>(2)</small>'''
|align=center|4–1
|align=center|4–1
|{{fed|FRA}}
|{{fed|FRA}}
|-
|-
| [[Bratislava, Slovakia]] (Indoor clay)
| [[Sibamac Arena]], [[Bratislava]], [[Slovakia]]
| Indoor clay
|{{fed|SVK}} <small>(3)</small>
|{{fed|SVK}} <small>(3)</small>
|align=center|2–3
|align=center|2–3
|'''{{fed|SRB}}
|'''{{fed|SRB}}'''
|-
|-
| [[Melbourne, Australia]] (Outdoor clay)
| [[Glen Iris Valley Recreational Club]], [[Melbourne]], [[Australia]]
| Outdoor clay
|{{fed|AUS}} <small>(4)</small>
|{{fed|AUS}} <small>(4)</small>
|align=center|2–3
|align=center|2–3
|'''{{fed|UKR}}
|'''{{fed|UKR}}'''
|}
|}


==World Group II==
== World Group II ==
{{details|2011 Fed Cup World Group II}}
{{details|2011 Fed Cup World Group II}}
The '''World Group II''' is the second highest level of Fed Cup competition in 2011. Winners will advance to the World Group Play-offs, and loser will play in the World Group II Play-offs.
The '''World Group II''' was the second highest level of Fed Cup competition in 2011. The winners advanced to the World Group play-offs, and the loser playing in the World Group II play-offs.

Date: 5–6 February
Date: 5–6 February
{| class=wikitable cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" style="border:1px solid #AAAAAA;"
{| class=wikitable style="border:1px solid #AAAAAA;"
|-
|-
!Venue (surface)!!Home Team!!Score!!Visiting Team
!Venue!!Surface!!Home Team!!Score!!Visiting Team
|-
|-
| [[Tallinn]], [[Estonia]] (indoor hard)
| [[Tere Tennis Club]], [[Tallinn]], [[Estonia]]
| Indoor hard
|{{fed|EST}}
|{{fed|EST}}
|align=center|1–4
|align=center|1–4
|'''{{fed|ESP}}''' <small>(1)</small>
|'''{{fed|ESP}} <small>(1)</small>'''
|-
|-
| [[Maribor]], [[Slovenia]] (indoor clay)
| [[Ljudski vrt Sports Hall]], [[Maribor]], [[Slovenia]]
| Indoor clay
|{{fed|SLO}}
|{{fed|SLO}}
|align=center|1–4
|align=center|1–4
|'''{{fed|GER}}''' <small>(4)</small>
|'''{{fed|GER}} <small>(4)</small>'''
|-
|-
| [[Novi Sad]], [[Serbia]] (indoor hard)
| [[Spens Sports Center]], [[Novi Sad]], [[Serbia]]
|rowspan=2| Indoor hard
|'''{{fed|SRB}}''' <small>(3)</small>
|'''{{fed|SRB}} <small>(3)</small>'''
|align=center|3–2
|align=center|3–2
|{{fed|CAN}}
|{{fed|CAN}}
|-
|-
| [[Helsingborg]], [[Sweden]] (indoor hard)
| [[Idrottens Hus (Helsingborg)|Idrottens Hus]], [[Helsingborg]], [[Sweden]]
|{{fed|SWE}}
|{{fed|SWE}}
|align=center|2–3
|align=center|2–3
|'''{{fed|UKR}}''' <small>(2)</small>
|'''{{fed|UKR}} <small>(2)</small>'''
|}
|}


==World Group II Play-offs==
== World Group II play-offs ==
{{details|2011 Fed Cup World Group II Play-offs}}
{{details|2011 Fed Cup World Group II play-offs}}
The four losing teams from World Group II (Estonia, Slovenia, Canada and Sweden) will play off against qualifiers from Zonal Group I. Two teams qualified from Europe/Africa Zone (Belarus and Switzerland), one team from the Asia/Oceania Zone (Japan), and one team from the Americas Zone (Argentina).
The four losing teams from World Group II (Estonia, Slovenia, Canada and Sweden) played off against qualifiers from Zonal Group I. Two teams qualified from Europe/Africa Zone (Belarus and Switzerland), one team from the Asia/Oceania Zone (Japan), and one team from the Americas Zone (Argentina).


Date: 16–17 April
Date: 16–17 April
{| class=wikitable cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" style="border:1px solid #AAAAAA;"
{| class=wikitable style="border:1px solid #AAAAAA;"
|-
|-
!Venue (surface)!!Home Team!!Score!!Visiting Team
!Venue!!Surface!!Home Team!!Score!!Visiting Team
|-
|-
| [[Minsk, Belarus]] (Indoor hard)
| [[Minsk Sports Palace]], [[Minsk]], [[Belarus]]
|rowspan=2| Indoor hard
|'''{{fed|BLR}}
|'''{{fed|BLR}}'''
|align=center|5–0
|align=center|5–0
|{{fed|EST}} <small>(1)</small>
|{{fed|EST}} <small>(1)</small>
|-
|-
| [[Miki, Hyōgo|Miki]], [[Japan]] (Indoor hard)<ref>16–17 July</ref>
| [[Bourbon Beans Dome]], [[Kobe]], [[Japan]]<ref>16–17 July</ref>
|'''{{fed|JPN}}
|'''{{fed|JPN}}'''
|align=center|4–0
|align=center|4–0
|{{fed|ARG}} <small>(2)</small>
|{{fed|ARG}} <small>(2)</small>
|-
|-
| [[Koper|Koper, Slovenia]] (Outdoor clay)
| [[Teniski Klub Koper]], [[Koper]], [[Slovenia]]
|rowspan=2| Outdoor clay
|'''{{fed|SLO}}
|'''{{fed|SLO}}'''
|align=center|3–2
|align=center|3–2
|{{fed|CAN}} <small>(3)</small>
|{{fed|CAN}} <small>(3)</small>
|-
|-
| [[Lugano, Switzerland]] (Outdoor clay)
| [[TC Lido Lugano]], [[Lugano]], [[Switzerland]]
|'''{{fed|SUI}} <small>(4)</small>
|'''{{fed|SUI}} <small>(4)</small>'''
|align=center|4–1
|align=center|4–1
|{{fed|SWE}}
|{{fed|SWE}}
|}
|}


== Americas Zone ==
== Americas Zone ==
{{Main|2011 Fed Cup Americas Zone}}
{{Main article|2011 Fed Cup Americas Zone}}
* Nations in '''bold''' advanced to the higher level of competition.
* Nations in '''bold''' advanced to the higher level of competition.
* Nations in ''italics'' were relegated down to a lower level of competition.
* Nations in ''italics'' were relegated down to a lower level of competition.

=== Group I ===
=== Group I ===
Venue: Tenis Club Argentino, [[Buenos Aires]], [[Argentina]] (outdoor clay)
Venue: [[Tenis Club Argentino]], [[Buenos Aires]], [[Argentina]] (outdoor clay)


Dates: February 2–5
Dates: February 2–5


;Participating Teams
;Participating Teams
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}

* '''{{fed|ARG}}'''
* '''{{fed|ARG}}'''
* {{fed|BRA}}
* {{fed|BRA}}
* {{fed|BOL}}
* {{fed|BOL}}
* ''{{fed|CHI}}''
* ''{{fed|CHI}}''
* {{fed|COL}}
* {{fed|COL}}
* ''{{fed|MEX}}''
* ''{{fed|MEX}}''
* {{fed|PAR}}
* {{fed|PAR}}
* {{fed|PER}}
* {{fed|PER}}
{{div col end}}


=== Group II ===
=== Group II ===
Venue: Centro Nacional de Tenis, [[Santo Domingo]], [[Dominican Republic]] (outdoor hard)
Venue: [[Centro Nacional de Tenis]], [[Santo Domingo]], [[Dominican Republic]] (outdoor hard)


Dates: May 16–22
Dates: May 16–22


;Participating Teams
;Participating Teams
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
* '''{{fed|BAH}}'''
* '''{{fed|BAH}}'''
* {{fed|CRC}}
* {{fed|CRC}}
* {{fed|DOM}}
* {{fed|DOM}}
* {{fed|ECU}}
* {{fed|ECU}}
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* {{fed|URU}}
* {{fed|URU}}
* '''{{fed|VEN}}'''
* '''{{fed|VEN}}'''
{{div col end}}


== Asia/Oceania Zone ==
== Asia/Oceania Zone ==
{{Main|2011 Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Zone}}
{{Main article|2011 Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Zone}}
* Nations in '''bold''' advanced to the higher level of competition.
* Nations in '''bold''' advanced to the higher level of competition.
* Nations in ''italics'' were relegated down to a lower level of competition.
* Nations in ''italics'' were relegated down to a lower level of competition.

=== Group I ===
=== Group I ===
Venue: National Tennis Centre, [[Nonthaburi (city)|Nonthaburi]], [[Thailand]] (outdoor hard)
Venue: [[National Tennis Centre (Nonthaburi)|National Tennis Centre]], [[Nonthaburi (city)|Nonthaburi]], [[Thailand]] (outdoor hard)


Dates: February 2–5
Dates: February 2–5


;Participating Teams
;Participating Teams
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}

* {{fed|CHN}}
* {{fed|CHN}}
* {{fed|TPE}}
* {{fed|TPE}}
* ''{{fed|IND}}''
* ''{{fed|IND}}''
* '''{{fed|JPN}}'''
* '''{{fed|JPN}}'''
* {{fed|KAZ}}
* {{fed|KAZ}}
* {{fed|KOR}}
* {{fed|KOR}}
* {{fed|THA}}
* {{fed|THA}}
* {{fed|UZB}}
* {{fed|UZB}}
{{div col end}}


=== Group II ===
=== Group II ===
Venue: National Tennis Centre, [[Nonthaburi (city)|Nonthaburi]], [[Thailand]] (outdoor hard)
Venue: [[National Tennis Centre (Nonthaburi)|National Tennis Centre]], [[Nonthaburi (city)|Nonthaburi]], [[Thailand]] (outdoor hard)


Dates: February 2–5
Dates: February 2–5


;Participating Teams
;Participating Teams
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}

* {{fed|HKG}}
* {{fed|HKG}}
* '''{{fed|INA}}'''
* '''{{fed|INA}}'''
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* {{fed|SIN}}
* {{fed|SIN}}
* {{fed|TKM}}
* {{fed|TKM}}
{{div col end}}


== Europe/Africa Zone ==
== Europe/Africa Zone ==
{{Main|2011 Fed Cup Europe/Africa Zone}}
{{Main article|2011 Fed Cup Europe/Africa Zone}}
* Nations in '''bold''' advanced to the higher level of competition.
* Nations in ''italics'' were relegated down to a lower level of competition.

=== Group I ===
=== Group I ===
Venue: Municipal Tennis Club, [[Eilat]], [[Israel]] (outdoor hard)
Venue: [[Municipal Tennis Club]], [[Eilat]], [[Israel]] (outdoor hard)


Dates: February 2–5
Dates: February 2–5


;Participating Teams
;Participating Teams
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}

* {{fed|AUT}}
* {{fed|AUT}}
* {{fed|BLR}} – advanced to World Group II play-offs.
* '''{{fed|BLR}}'''
* {{fed|BUL}}
* {{fed|BUL}}
* {{fed|CRO}}
* {{fed|CRO}}
* {{fed|DEN}} – relegated to Europe/Africa Zone Group II.
* ''{{fed|DEN}}''
* {{fed|GBR}}
* {{fed|GBR}}
* {{fed|GRE}}
* {{fed|GRE}}
* {{fed|HUN}}
* {{fed|HUN}}
* {{fed|ISR}}
* {{fed|ISR}}
* {{fed|LAT}} – relegated to Europe/Africa Zone Group II.
* ''{{fed|LAT}}''
* {{fed|LUX}}
* {{fed|LUX}}
* {{fed|NED}}
* {{fed|NED}}
* {{fed|POL}}
* {{fed|POL}}
* {{fed|ROM}}
* {{fed|ROM}}
* {{fed|SUI}} – advanced to World Group II play-offs.
* '''{{fed|SUI}}'''
{{div col end}}


=== Group II ===
=== Group II ===
Venue: Smash Tennis Academy, [[Cairo]], [[Egypt]] (outdoor clay)
Venue: [[Smash Tennis Academy]], [[Cairo]], [[Egypt]] (outdoor clay)


Dates: May 4–7
Dates: May 4–7


;Participating Teams
;Participating Teams
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}

* {{fed|ARM}} – relegated to Europe/Africa Zone Group III.
* ''{{fed|ARM}}''
* {{fed|BIH}} – advanced to Europe/Africa Zone Group I.
* '''{{fed|BIH}}'''
* {{fed|FIN}}
* {{fed|FIN}}
* {{fed|GEO}}
* {{fed|GEO}}
* {{fed|MAR}} – relegated to Europe/Africa Zone Group III.
* ''{{fed|MAR}}''
* {{fed|POR}} – advanced to Europe/Africa Zone Group I.
* '''{{fed|POR}}'''
* {{fed|TUR}}
* {{fed|TUR}}
{{div col end}}


=== Group III ===
=== Group III ===
Venue: Smash Tennis Academy, [[Cairo]], [[Egypt]] (outdoor clay)
Venue: [[Smash Tennis Academy]], [[Cairo]], [[Egypt]] (outdoor clay)


Dates: May 2–7
Dates: May 2–7


;Participating Teams
;Participating Teams
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}

* {{fed|ALG}}
* {{fed|ALG}}
* {{fed|EGY}}
* {{fed|EGY}}
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* {{fed|LTU}}
* {{fed|LTU}}
* {{fed|MDA}}
* {{fed|MDA}}
* {{fed|MNE}} – advanced to Europe/Africa Zone Group II.
* '''{{fed|MNE}}'''
* {{fed|NOR}}
* {{fed|NOR}}
* {{fed|RSA}} – advanced to Europe/Africa Zone Group II.
* '''{{fed|RSA}}'''
* {{fed|TUN}}
* {{fed|TUN}}
{{div col end}}

== Rankings ==
The rankings were measured after the three points during the year that play took place, and were collated by combining points earned from the previous four years.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.fedcup.com/en/rankings/rankings-explained.aspx|title=Rankings Explained|access-date=21 June 2012|publisher=fedcup.com}}</ref>
{|
|-valign=top
|
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! colspan="4" | 7 February
|-
! Rank !! Nation !! Points<ref name=RankingGuide>{{cite book |publisher=[[International Tennis Federation|ITF]] |year=2012 |title=Fed Cup Nations Ranking History}}</ref> !! Move
|-
| '''1''' || {{fed|ITA}} || 37,092.5 || {{steady}}
|-
| '''2''' || {{fed|RUS}} || 21,055.0 || {{increase}} 1
|-
| '''3''' || {{fed|USA}} || 17,002.5 || {{decrease}} 1
|-
| '''4''' || {{nowrap|{{fed|CZE}}}} || 10,827.5 || {{steady}}
|-
| '''5''' || {{fed|BEL}} || 8,845.0 || {{increase}} 3
|-
| '''6''' || {{fed|ESP}} || 7,345.0 || {{decrease}} 1
|-
| '''7''' || {{fed|SVK}} || 5,037.5 || {{decrease}} 1
|-
| '''8''' || {{fed|AUS}} || 4,987.5 || {{decrease}} 1
|-
| '''9''' || {{fed|FRA}} || 4,800.0 || {{steady}}
|-
| '''10''' || {{fed|SRB}} || 4,785.0 || {{increase}} 1
|}
|
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! colspan="4" | 18 April
|-
! Rank !! Nation !! Points<ref name="RankingGuide"/> !! Move
|-
| '''1''' || {{fed|ITA}} || 31,927.5 || {{steady}}
|-
| '''2''' || {{fed|RUS}} || 24,165.0 || {{steady}}
|-
| '''3''' || {{nowrap|{{fed|CZE}}}} || 16,470.0 || {{increase}} 1
|-
| '''4''' || {{fed|USA}} || 13,912.5 || {{decrease}} 1
|-
| '''5''' || {{fed|BEL}} || 7,775.0 || {{steady}}
|-
| '''6''' || {{fed|ESP}} || 7,157.5 || {{steady}}
|-
| '''7''' || {{fed|SRB}} || 6,115.0 || {{increase}} 3
|-
| '''8''' || {{fed|UKR}} || 6,070.0 || {{increase}} 3
|-
| '''9''' || {{fed|GER}} || 5,655.0 || {{increase}} 3
|-
| '''10''' || {{fed|AUS}} || 4,175.0 || {{decrease}} 2
|}
|
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! colspan="4" | 7 November
|-
! Rank !! Nation !! Points<ref name="RankingGuide"/> !! Move
|-
| '''1''' || {{fed|ITA}} || 31,927.5 || {{steady}}
|-
| '''2''' || {{nowrap|{{fed|CZE}}}} || 24,650.0 || {{increase}} 1
|-
| '''3''' || {{fed|RUS}} || 20,120.0 || {{decrease}} 1
|-
| '''4''' || {{fed|USA}} || 13,912.5 || {{steady}}
|-
| '''5''' || {{fed|BEL}} || 7,775.0 || {{steady}}
|-
| '''6''' || {{fed|ESP}} || 7,157.5 || {{steady}}
|-
| '''7''' || {{fed|SRB}} || 6,115.0 || {{steady}}
|-
| '''8''' || {{fed|UKR}} || 6,070.0 || {{steady}}
|-
| '''9''' || {{fed|GER}} || 5,655.0 || {{steady}}
|-
| '''10''' || {{fed|AUS}} || 4,175.0 || {{steady}}
|}
|}

== See also ==
* [[2012 Fed Cup]]


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.fedcup.com/ 2011 Fed Cup]
* [http://www.fedcup.com/ 2011 Fed Cup]


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Latest revision as of 08:17, 9 August 2024

2011 Fed Cup
Details
Duration5 February– 6 November
Edition49th
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The 2011 Fed Cup (also known as the 2011 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas for sponsorship purposes) was the 49th edition of the tournament between national teams in women's tennis.

The final took place at the Olympic Stadium in Moscow, Russia, on 5–6 November. Czech Republic defeated the home team, Russia, to win their sixth title and first as an independent nation.

World Group

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Further information: 2011 Fed Cup World Group
Participating Teams

Australia
Belgium
Czech Republic
France

Italy
Russia
Slovakia
United States

Draw

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Quarterfinals
5–6 February		Semifinals
16–17 April		Final
5–6 November
Hobart, Australia (Outdoor hard)
1 Italy4
Moscow, Russia (Indoor hard)
 Australia1
1 Italy0
Moscow, Russia (Indoor hard)
3 Russia5
 France2
Moscow, Russia (Indoor hard)
3 Russia3
3 Russia2
Bratislava, Slovakia (Indoor hard)
4 Czech Republic3
4 Czech Republic3
Charleroi, Belgium (Indoor hard)
 Slovakia2
4 Czech Republic3
Antwerp, Belgium (Indoor hard)
 Belgium2
 Belgium4
2 United States1

World Group play-offs

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Further information: 2011 Fed Cup World Group play-offs

The four losing teams in the World Group first round ties (Australia, France, Slovakia and United States), and four winners of the World Group II ties (Spain, Germany, Serbia and Ukraine) entered the draw for the World Group play-offs. Four seeded teams, based on the latest Fed Cup ranking, were drawn against four unseeded teams.

Date: 16–17 April

Venue Surface Home Team Score Visiting Team
Porsche Arena, Stuttgart, Germany Indoor clay  Germany 5–0  United States (1)
Club de Tenis Lleida, Lleida, Spain Outdoor clay  Spain (2) 4–1  France
Sibamac Arena, Bratislava, Slovakia Indoor clay  Slovakia (3) 2–3  Serbia
Glen Iris Valley Recreational Club, Melbourne, Australia Outdoor clay  Australia (4) 2–3  Ukraine

World Group II

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Further information: 2011 Fed Cup World Group II

The World Group II was the second highest level of Fed Cup competition in 2011. The winners advanced to the World Group play-offs, and the loser playing in the World Group II play-offs.

Date: 5–6 February

Venue Surface Home Team Score Visiting Team
Tere Tennis Club, Tallinn, Estonia Indoor hard  Estonia 1–4  Spain (1)
Ljudski vrt Sports Hall, Maribor, Slovenia Indoor clay  Slovenia 1–4  Germany (4)
Spens Sports Center, Novi Sad, Serbia Indoor hard  Serbia (3) 3–2  Canada
Idrottens Hus, Helsingborg, Sweden  Sweden 2–3  Ukraine (2)

World Group II play-offs

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Further information: 2011 Fed Cup World Group II play-offs

The four losing teams from World Group II (Estonia, Slovenia, Canada and Sweden) played off against qualifiers from Zonal Group I. Two teams qualified from Europe/Africa Zone (Belarus and Switzerland), one team from the Asia/Oceania Zone (Japan), and one team from the Americas Zone (Argentina).

Date: 16–17 April

Venue Surface Home Team Score Visiting Team
Minsk Sports Palace, Minsk, Belarus Indoor hard  Belarus 5–0  Estonia (1)
Bourbon Beans Dome, Kobe, Japan[1]  Japan 4–0  Argentina (2)
Teniski Klub Koper, Koper, Slovenia Outdoor clay  Slovenia 3–2  Canada (3)
TC Lido Lugano, Lugano, Switzerland   Switzerland (4) 4–1  Sweden

Americas Zone

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Main article: 2011 Fed Cup Americas Zone
  • Nations in bold advanced to the higher level of competition.
  • Nations in italics were relegated down to a lower level of competition.

Group I

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Venue: Tenis Club Argentino, Buenos Aires, Argentina (outdoor clay)

Dates: February 2–5

Participating Teams

Group II

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Venue: Centro Nacional de Tenis, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (outdoor hard)

Dates: May 16–22

Participating Teams

Asia/Oceania Zone

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Main article: 2011 Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Zone
  • Nations in bold advanced to the higher level of competition.
  • Nations in italics were relegated down to a lower level of competition.

Group I

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Venue: National Tennis Centre, Nonthaburi, Thailand (outdoor hard)

Dates: February 2–5

Participating Teams

Group II

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Venue: National Tennis Centre, Nonthaburi, Thailand (outdoor hard)

Dates: February 2–5

Participating Teams

Europe/Africa Zone

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Main article: 2011 Fed Cup Europe/Africa Zone
  • Nations in bold advanced to the higher level of competition.
  • Nations in italics were relegated down to a lower level of competition.

Group I

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Venue: Municipal Tennis Club, Eilat, Israel (outdoor hard)

Dates: February 2–5

Participating Teams

Group II

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Venue: Smash Tennis Academy, Cairo, Egypt (outdoor clay)

Dates: May 4–7

Participating Teams

Group III

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Venue: Smash Tennis Academy, Cairo, Egypt (outdoor clay)

Dates: May 2–7

Participating Teams

Rankings

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The rankings were measured after the three points during the year that play took place, and were collated by combining points earned from the previous four years.[2]

7 February
Rank Nation Points[3] Move
1  Italy 37,092.5 Steady
2  Russia 21,055.0 Increase 1
3  United States 17,002.5 Decrease 1
4  Czech Republic 10,827.5 Steady
5  Belgium 8,845.0 Increase 3
6  Spain 7,345.0 Decrease 1
7  Slovakia 5,037.5 Decrease 1
8  Australia 4,987.5 Decrease 1
9  France 4,800.0 Steady
10  Serbia 4,785.0 Increase 1
18 April
Rank Nation Points[3] Move
1  Italy 31,927.5 Steady
2  Russia 24,165.0 Steady
3  Czech Republic 16,470.0 Increase 1
4  United States 13,912.5 Decrease 1
5  Belgium 7,775.0 Steady
6  Spain 7,157.5 Steady
7  Serbia 6,115.0 Increase 3
8  Ukraine 6,070.0 Increase 3
9  Germany 5,655.0 Increase 3
10  Australia 4,175.0 Decrease 2
7 November
Rank Nation Points[3] Move
1  Italy 31,927.5 Steady
2  Czech Republic 24,650.0 Increase 1
3  Russia 20,120.0 Decrease 1
4  United States 13,912.5 Steady
5  Belgium 7,775.0 Steady
6  Spain 7,157.5 Steady
7  Serbia 6,115.0 Steady
8  Ukraine 6,070.0 Steady
9  Germany 5,655.0 Steady
10  Australia 4,175.0 Steady

See also

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References

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  1. ^ 16–17 July
  2. ^ "Rankings Explained". fedcup.com. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  3. ^ a b c Fed Cup Nations Ranking History. ITF. 2012.
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