- Source: 1979 Federation Cup (tennis)
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The 1979 Federation Cup was the 17th edition of the most important competition between national teams in women's tennis. The tournament was held at the RSHE Club Campo in Madrid, Spain, from 30 April – 6 May. The United States won their fourth consecutive title, defeating Australia in their ninth final.
Participating teams
Draw
All ties were played at the RSHE Club Campo in Madrid, Spain, on clay courts.
1st Round losing teams play in Consolation rounds
= First round
=South Korea vs. West Germany
Thailand vs. Italy
Indonesia vs. France
Switzerland vs. Denmark
Mexico vs. Romania
Chinese Taipei vs. Luxembourg
Portugal vs. Soviet Union
Great Britain vs. New Zealand
Ireland vs. Belgium
Czechoslovakia vs. Hungary
Sweden vs. Israel
Netherlands vs. Argentina
Japan vs. Norway
Spain vs. Yugoslavia
Canada vs. Australia
= Second round
=United States vs. West Germany
Italy vs. France
Switzerland vs. Romania
Luxembourg vs. Soviet Union
Great Britain vs. Belgium
Czechoslovakia vs. Sweden
Netherlands vs. Japan
Yugoslavia vs. Australia
= Quarterfinals
=United States vs. France
Switzerland vs. Soviet Union
Great Britain vs. Czechoslovakia
Netherlands vs. Australia
= Semifinals
=United States vs. Soviet Union
Czechoslovakia vs. Australia
= Final
=United States vs. Australia
Consolation rounds
= Draw
== First round
=Mexico vs. Israel
Denmark vs. Indonesia
Hungary vs. Argentina
Spain vs. Norway
Thailand vs. Ireland
Chinese Taipei vs. Portugal
South Korea vs. New Zealand
= Quarterfinals
=Canada vs. Mexico
Denmark vs. Argentina
Spain vs. Thailand
Portugal vs. South Korea
= Semifinals
=Canada vs. Argentina
Spain vs. South Korea
= Final
=Argentina vs. Spain