The World Group was the highest level of Federation Cup competition in 1993. Thirty-two nations competed in a five-round knockout competition from 19 to 25 July. Germany was the defending champion, but they were shocked in the first round by Australia, in what was the first time in the event's history where the defending team was defeated without winning a match. The defeat was especially significant as it involved a loss for then singles World No. 1 Steffi Graf at the hands of Nicole Provis. Prior to this match, Graf had defeated Provis in straight at their four meetings, and had never lost a Fed Cup tie.
The Australian team reached the final, but they were defeated by the Spanish team, in what was their third consecutive final.
Participating teams Participating teams
Draw
First round Germany vs. Australia
Austria vs. Denmark
Chile vs. Finland
Colombia vs. Japan
Argentina vs. New Zealand
South Korea vs. Bulgaria
China vs. Peru
Switzerland vs. United States
Czech Republic vs. South Africa
Italy vs. Israel
Sweden vs. Uruguay
Canada vs. France
Netherlands vs. Croatia
Latvia vs. Belgium
Poland vs. Indonesia
Great Britain vs. Spain
Second round Australia vs. Denmark
Finland vs. Japan
Argentina vs. Bulgaria
China vs. United States
Czech Republic vs. Italy
Sweden vs. France
Netherlands vs. Latvia
Indonesia vs. Spain
Quarterfinals Australia vs. Finland
Argentina vs. United States
Czech Republic vs. France
Netherlands vs. Spain
Semifinals Australia vs. Argentina
France vs. Spain
Final Australia vs. Spain
References
External links Fed Cup website