2004 Fed Cup World Group
The World Group was the highest level of Fed Cup competition in 2004. Sixteen nations competed in a four-round knockout competition. World No. 1 team France was the defending champion, but they were defeated in the final by World No. 5 team and four-time finalist Russia. As such, Russia ascended to World No. 2.Participating Teams
Draw
First round
France vs. Germany
Spain vs. Switzerland
Croatia vs. Belgium
Russia vs. Australia
Argentina vs. Japan
Quarterfinals
France vs. Italy
Spain vs. Belgium
Russia vs. Argentina
Austria vs. United States
Semifinals
France vs. Spain
Russia vs. Austria
Final
France vs. Russia