The World Group was the highest level of Fed Cup competition in 2002. Sixteen nations competed in a four-round knockout competition. Belgium was the defending champion, but they were defeated in the quarterfinals by Italy. Slovakia defeated Italy, and then Spain in the final to claim their first Fed Cup title and the No. 1 team ranking.
Participating teams
Draw
First round
Belgium vs. Australia
Sweden vs. Italy
Slovakia vs. Switzerland
Argentina vs. France
United States vs. Austria
Croatia vs. Czech Republic
Spain vs. Hungary
Germany vs. Russia
Quarterfinals
Belgium vs. Italy
Slovakia vs. France
Austria vs. Croatia
Spain vs. Germany
Semifinals
Italy vs. Slovakia
Austria vs. Spain
Final
Slovakia vs. Spain
References
See also