LONDON - Holders France will face a strong Russia side and hosts Hungary in the group stage of the inaugural version of the US$18 million Fed Cup Finals to be held in Budapest from April 14-19.
Tuesday's draw held in Budapest's majestic Museum of Fine Arts paired record 18-times Fed Cup champions United States with Slovakia and five-times winners Spain who will fancy their chances on their favoured red dust.Czech Republic face Germany and Switzerland in Group D. King was present at the draw ceremony and praised the International Tennis Federation's elevation of the women's team event which now shares equal prize money with the Davis Cup.
"This sends a very strong message. I'm very excited and really want to thank Hungary and everyone involved. This is an amazing opportunity."
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