1981 Federation Cup (tennis)
The 1981 Federation Cup was the 19th edition of the most important competition between national teams in women's tennis. The tournament was held at the Tamagawa-en Racquet Club in Tokyo, Japan, from 9–15 November. The United States won their sixth consecutive title, defeating Great Britain in the final, in what was a rematch of the 1967 Federation Cup.Participating Teams
Draw
All ties were played at the Tamagawa-en Racquet Club in Tokyo, Japan, on clay courts.
1st and 2nd Round losing teams play in Consolation RoundsSpain vs. Mexico
Indonesia vs. Israel
Hungary vs. Romania
Switzerland vs. Greece
Brazil vs. Ireland
Japan vs. West Germany
Czechoslovakia vs. Sweden
France vs. Canada
Belgium vs. Great Britain
Italy vs. Yugoslavia
Thailand vs. China
Philippines vs. Australia
Second Round
United States vs. Spain
Israel vs. Romania
Switzerland vs. Chinese Taipei
Brazil vs. West Germany
Czechoslovakia vs. Soviet Union
France vs. Great Britain
Netherlands vs. Italy
China vs. Australia
Quarterfinals
United States vs. Romania
Switzerland vs. West Germany
Soviet Union vs. Great Britain
Netherlands vs. Australia
Semifinals
United States vs. Switzerland
Great Britain vs. Australia
Final
United States vs. Great Britain
Consolation Rounds
Draw
First Round
Sweden vs. Denmark
Canada vs. Belgium
Philippines vs. Thailand
Yugoslavia vs. Hong Kong
Greece vs. New Zealand
Japan vs. Ireland
Hungary vs. Indonesia
Mexico vs. South Korea
Second Round
Spain vs. Denmark
Israel vs. Belgium
Brazil vs. Philippines
Chinese Taipei vs. Yugoslavia
Greece vs. Italy
Japan vs. China
South Korea vs. Czechoslovakia
Quarterfinals
Spain vs. Belgium
Brazil vs. Yugoslavia
Italy vs. China
Hungary vs. Czechoslovakia
Semifinals
Spain vs. Brazil
Italy vs. Czechoslovakia
Final
Brazil vs. Czechoslovakia
