2011 Fed Cup World Group
The World Group was the highest level of Fed Cup competition in 2011. Eight nations competed in a three-round knockout competition. Italy was the two-time defending champion, but they were defeated in the semifinals by four-time former champion Russia.

Petra Kvitová in the final match against Svetlana Kuznetsova
The Russians were defeated in the final by Czech Republic, 3–2, in their first final and title since 1988.[1][2]
Participating Teams
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![]() Australia |
![]() Belgium |
![]() Czech Republic |
![]() France |
![]() Italy |
![]() Russia |
![]() Slovakia |
![]() United States |
Draw
Quarterfinals 5–6 February |
Semifinals 16–17 April |
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Bratislava, Slovakia (Indoor hard) | 4 | ![]() |
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Antwerp, Belgium (Indoor hard) | ![]() |
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First round
Italy vs. Australia
![]() Italy 4 |
Hobart International Tennis Centre, Hobart, Australia 5–6 February 2011 Plexicushion hard (outdoors) |
![]() Australia 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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France vs. Russia
![]() France 2 |
Olympic Stadium, Moscow, Russia 5–6 February 2011 RuKortHard (indoors) |
![]() Russia 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Czech Republic vs. Slovakia
![]() Czech Republic 3 |
Sibamac Arena, Bratislava, Slovakia 5–6 February 2011 Latex-ite hard (indoors) |
![]() Slovakia 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Belgium vs. United States
![]() Belgium 4 |
Sportpaleis Antwerp, Merksem, Belgium 5–6 February 2011 Acrylic hard (indoors) |
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Semifinals
Italy vs. Russia
![]() Italy 0 |
Megasport Arena, Moscow, Russia 16–17 April 2011 RuKortHard (indoors) |
![]() Russia 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Czech Republic vs. Belgium
![]() Czech Republic 3 |
Spiroudome, Charleroi, Belgium 16–17 April 2011 Acrylic hard (indoors) |
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Final
Russia vs. Czech Republic
![]() Russia 2 |
Olympic Stadium, Moscow, Russia 5–6 November 2011 RuKortHard (indoors) |
![]() Czech Republic 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2011 Fed Cup Champions |
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![]() Czech Republic Sixth title |
References
- "Czechs win Fed Cup title, first since '88". ESPN. 6 November 2011. Retrieved 18 November 2011.
- "Fed Cup final 2011: Czech Republic beat Russia in Moscow". BBC Sport. 6 November 2011. Retrieved 18 November 2011.
- "Italy v Australia". fedcup.com.
- "France v Russia". fedcup.com.
- "Czech Republic v Slovakia". fedcup.com.
- "Belgium v United States". fedcup.com.
- "Italy v Russia". fedcup.com.
- "Belgium v Czech Republic". fedcup.com.
- "Russia v Czech Republic". fedcup.com.
See also
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