Belgium at the 2002 Federation Cup

The Federation Cup is known for the best standards in women’s tennis. It began in 1963 as a tournament between United States and Great Britain. The participating countries played in the qualifying stage against themselves, resulting from which the entrants to the World group stage were decided. The 2002 championship was the 40th edition of the Federation Cup. Belgium started its international tennis career in 1963. A total of 83 nations participated in the tournament. Belgium at the 2002 Federation Cup was one of the average teams.

Belgium at the 2002 Federation Cup was placed in the World Group stage. Belgium was placed alongside nations like United States, Czech Republic, Croatia, Spain, Russia, Germany, Switzerland, Australia and others. In the first round match, Belgium faced Australia. The match was a one-sided match in which eventually Belgium stole the show by a score of 3-1. This moved Belgium in the next round. In the Quarterfinals, Belgium met Italy. Belgium tried hard to outplay its opponent but eventually submitted to the Italian might by a score of 1-4. Thus Belgium was ousted from the 2002 Federation Cup following a Quarterfinal defeat.

Belgium at the 2002 Federation Cup was placed in the World Group stage with other nations like United States, Czech Republic, Croatia, Spain, Russia, Germany and Switzerland. Belgium had worked hard and molded itself according to the caliber of the Federation Cup. However, that could not help Belgium in a large way. Belgium won its first round match against Australia by 3-1. However, in the Quarterfinals against Italy, Belgium could not stay focused. The loopholes were left exposed for the Italians to take advantage of and thus Belgium was departed from the 2002 Federation Cup.