1973 Federation Cup (tennis)
The 1973 Federation Cup was the 11th edition of the most important competition between national teams in women's tennis. 30 nations participated in the tournament, which was held at the Bad Homburg Tennis Club in Bad Homburg, West Germany from 30 April–6 May. Australia defeated South Africa in the final, winning the title without losing a rubber.
Draw
All ties were played at the Bad Homburg Tennis Club in Bad Homburg, West Germany on clay courts.First round
Japan vs. IrelandNew Zealand vs. Indonesia
United States vs. Italy
Norway vs. South Korea
Spain vs. Canada
South Africa vs. Greece
Switzerland vs. Belgium
Denmark vs. Yugoslavia
Netherlands vs. France
Sweden vs. Argentina
Romania vs. Brazil
'''Mexico vs. Austria'''
Second round
Australia vs. JapanLuxembourg vs. Indonesia
United States vs. South Korea
Spain vs. West Germany
South Africa vs. Belgium
Denmark vs. Netherlands
Sweden vs. Romania
'''Mexico vs. Great Britain'''
Quarterfinals
Australia vs. IndonesiaUnited States vs. West Germany
South Africa vs. Netherlands
'''Romania vs. Great Britain'''
Semifinals
Australia vs. West Germany'''South Africa vs. Romania'''
Final
'''Australia 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.First round
Belgium vs. New ZealandSouth Korea vs. Switzerland
France vs. Denmark
'''Luxembourg vs. Brazil'''
Second round
Sweden vs. CanadaSpain vs. Italy
Belgium vs. South Korea
France vs. Brazil
Greece vs. Ireland
Austria vs. Yugoslavia
'''Argentina vs. Japan'''
Quarterfinals
Sweden vs. NorwaySouth Korea vs. Spain
France vs. Ireland
'''Austria vs. Japan'''
Semifinals
Sweden vs. South Korea'''France vs. Japan'''