Fed Cup Finals draw confirmed as holders France paired with Russia and Hungary

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The draw for the inaugural Fed Cup Finals in Budapest has seen defending champions France land in Group A alongside hosts Hungary and Russia.

Julien Benneteau’s France squad won their third Fed Cup title last year when they beat Australia 3-2 away in Perth.

The winners of Group A will face the winners of Group C in the semi-finals.

Eighteen-times Fed Cup winners the United States are the strong favourites to advance from that group, which also contains Slovakia and Spain.

Last year’s runners-up Australia will take on Belgium and Belarus in Group B and the winners from that pool will face one of the Czech Republic, Germany and Switzerland in the last four.

The revamped $18 million Fed Cup Finals will be held from April 14-19.

The players competing at the week-long event will split $12 million with the other $6 million going to their federations.

“Women’s tennis has always been the leader in women’s sport,” tennis great Billie Jean King said.

“This sends a very strong message. I’m very excited and really want to thank Hungary and everyone involved. This is an amazing opportunity.”

Group A
France, Hungary, Russia

Group B
Australia, Belgium, Belarus

Group C
United States, Slovakia, Spain

Group D
Czech Republic, Germany, Switzerland

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