- 2008 Fed Cup
The 2008
Fed Cup was the 46th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in women'stennis . 8 teams contested the World Group, and 85 teams competed in total. The final took place inMadrid ,Spain , on 13-14 September, with Russia defeating Spain, 4-0, to retain the title.World Group
*Japan, Czech Republic, Ukraine and Argentina advance to World Group Play-offs.
*Croatia, Slovakia, Belgium and Austria to play in World Group II Play-offs.World Group II Play-offs
The four losing teams from World Group II (Croatia, Slovakia, Belgium and Austria) will play off against qualifiers from Zonal Group I. Two teams qualified from Europe/Africa Zone (Serbia and Switzerland), one team from the Asia/Oceania Zone (Uzbekistan), and one team from the Americas Zone (Colombia).
Date: 26-27 April
*Serbia and Switzerland promoted to World Group II in 2009.
*Slovakia and Belgium remain in World Group II in 2009.
*Colombia remain in Americas Zone in 2009, Uzbekistan remain in Asia/Oceania Zone in 2009.
*Croatia and Austria relegated to Europe/Africa Zone in 2009.Americas Zone
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* "withdrawn: Costa Rica, Jamaica, PeruAsia/Oceania Zone
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* "withdrawn: Liechtenstein, MaltaExternal links
* [http://www.fedcup.com/ 2008 Fed Cup]
* [http://www.sportsworld4u.info/ 2008 Fed Cup Live]
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