Brazil at the 2001 Federation Cup

The Federation Cup is one of the largest and popular women tennis tournaments. The events are held at different venues for the period of one week, having open to all teams world over. It was founded by International Tennis Federation, marking its 50th inaugural celebration in 1963. Hazel Wightman is the legendary personality, existed behind it producing an initial idea in the form of sole competitive tournaments for women tennis teams. Subsequently, two other inspired ladies in Nell Hopman and Mary Hare, made dedicated efforts to bring it in reality. The International Tennis Federation (ITF), took note of the great research work done by Hare, which noted positive responses from all corners.

During commencing year there was participation of 16 nations, rising up 73 teams by the year 1976. The name Federation Cup was modified to Fed Cup in 1995. The Federation Cup has witnessed the legendary players like Lesley Turner, Darlene Hard, Margaret Smith and Billie Jean King, on its corridors, who toned the Grand Slams. Brazil produced its best performance of reaching in Quarterfinals in 1965 and 1982. Brazil at the 2001 Federation Cup remain in Group II, American Zone.

Brazil at the 2001 Federation Cup got registration in the Group I of American Zone. Brazil got to play three preliminary rounds in the present tournament. Out of which it won in the series, the first two robin rounds opposite Paraguay and Ecuador by 3-0 each. In the next round, Brazil could not save its defeat by Canada, which lost to it by 1-2. In spite of which, it showed up a good fight throughout.

Brazil at the 2001 Federation Cup got enrollment in the Group I, American Zone. Brazil made a talented start winning two successive matches in the commencing round robins. Brazil dismantled the teams of Paraguay and Ecuador by 3-0 all. In the next round however, the Brazilian lost their form, which lost it opposite Canada by 1-2. Brazilian tour of present tournament ended on a defeating note.