2009 Fed Cup

The 2009 Fed Cup was the 46th edition of the most important competition between national teams in women's tennis.

The final took place at the Circolo del Tennis in Reggio Calabria, Italy, on 7–8 November. The home team, Italy, defeated the United States, 4–0, giving Italy their second title.

The four losing teams in the World Group first round ties (China, France, Argentina and Spain), and four winners of the World Group II ties (Slovakia, Germany, Serbia and Ukraine) entered the draw for the World Group Play-offs. Four seeded teams, based on the latest Fed Cup ranking, were drawn against four unseeded teams.

Date: 25–26 April

The World Group II was the second highest level of Fed Cup competition in 2009. Winners advanced to the World Group Play-offs, and losers played in the World Group II Play-offs.

Date: 7–8 February

The four losing teams from World Group II (Belgium, Switzerland, Japan, and Israel) played off against qualifiers from Zonal Group I. Two teams qualified from Europe/Africa Zone (Estonia and Poland), one team from the Asia/Oceania Zone (Australia), and one team from the Americas Zone (Canada).

Date: 25–26 April

Venue: Uniprix Stadium, Montreal, Canada (indoor hard)

Dates: 4–7 February

Venue: Parque del Este, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (outdoor hard)

Dates: 21–25 April

Venue: State Tennis Centre, Perth, Australia (outdoor hard)

Dates: 4–7 February

Venue: State Tennis Centre, Perth, Australia (outdoor hard)

Dates: 4–6 February

Venue: Coral Tennis Club, Tallinn, Estonia (indoor hard)

Dates: 4–7 February

Venue: Attaleya Shine Tennis Club, Antalya, Turkey (outdoor hard)

Dates: 21–25 April

Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta (outdoor hard)

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