1972 Federation Cup (tennis)
The 1972 Federation Cup was the tenth edition of the most important competition between national teams in women's tennis. 31 nations participated in the tournament, which was held at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa from 20–25 March. South Africa defeated Great Britain in the final, in what was the first final not featuring United States or Australia, giving South Africa their only title. South Africa became the first team other than United States or Australia to win the Fed Cup.
Participating teams
Draw
All ties were played at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa on hard courts.First round
Israel vs. CanadaNorway vs. Chinese Taipei
Spain vs. Italy
West Germany vs. Greece
Ireland vs. Denmark
Finland vs. Argentina
Japan vs. Great Britain
France vs. Austria
Iran vs. Ecuador
Brazil vs. Switzerland
Belgium vs. South Africa
Netherlands vs. New Zealand
Colombia vs. Luxembourg
Uruguay vs. Mexico
'''Rhodesia vs. United States'''
Second round
Australia vs. CanadaNorway vs. Italy
West Germany vs. Ireland
Argentina vs. Great Britain
France vs. Ecuador
Brazil vs. South Africa
Netherlands vs. Colombia
'''Uruguay vs. United States'''
Quarterfinals
Australia vs. ItalyWest Germany vs. Great Britain
France vs. South Africa
'''Netherlands vs. United States'''
Semifinals
Australia vs. Great Britain'''South Africa vs. United States'''
Final
'''Great Britain vs. South Africa'''Consolation Round
Teams which lost in the first or second round of the main draw went on to play in the Consolation Round.Draw
First round
Mexico vs. GreeceSpain vs. Canada
Brazil vs. Luxembourg
Austria vs. Uruguay
Japan vs. Iran
Rhodesia vs. Norway
'''Denmark vs. Chinese Taipei'''
Second round
New Zealand vs. FinlandSwitzerland vs. Colombia
Mexico vs. Canada
Brazil vs. Uruguay
Japan vs. Rhodesia
Belgium vs. Israel
'''Ecuador vs. Ireland'''
Quarterfinals
New Zealand vs. ColombiaMexico vs. Uruguay
Japan vs. Denmark
'''Belgium vs. Ecuador'''
Semifinals
Colombia vs. Mexico'''Japan vs. Belgium'''