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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. Canada made its first appearance in the year 1963. It has competed up to quarterfinals on four occasions. Canada also made it to World Group II in the year 2007. Canada at the 2001 Federation Cup remain in Group II, American Zone.
Performance of Canada at the 2001 Federation Cup
Canada at the 2001 Federation Cup got placed in the American Zone Group I. Canada won all its initial round robins decisively. It produced wins opposite Ecuador, Paraguay and Brazil by 3-0, 3-0 and 2-1 respectively. However, when it was pushed up for the group finals opposite Venezuela, Canada made a disappointing exit by losing to them by 1-2.
Here’s a summary of the performance of Canada at the 2001 Federation Cup
Canada at the 2001 Federation Cup got its entry ticket in the Group I, American Zone. Canada had its series of four events opposite Ecuador, Paraguay, Brazil and Venezuela. Canada made it brilliant winning the three consecutive events by 3-0, 3-0 and 2-1. In the last event of Play-off Round opposite Venezuela, Canada suffered defeat by 1-2.
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