ITF Press Release

Written by: Staff on 30th January 2013

ITF Press Release

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The ITF has announced the official team nominations for the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group and World Group II first round ties, taking place on 9-10 February. In addition, Zone Group events taking place the week of 4 February are Europe/Africa Zone Group I in Eilat, Israel; Americas Zone Group I in Medellin, Colombia; and Asia/Oceania Zone Groups I and II in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Fed Cup by BNP Paribas is the largest annual international team competition in women’s sport, with 97 nations entered in 2013. The event is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2013 in the ITF’s centenary year. The title sponsor is BNP Paribas, the Official Bank of Fed Cup. Adecco (Official HR Sponsor) and Bosco Sport (Official Clothing Sponsor) are international sponsors, and Wilson Sporting Goods (Official Ball) is an international partner.

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