June 20, 1963: The day the USA beat Australia to win the first Fed Cup title

On this day, June 20, 1963, the United States team defeated Australia in the final of the first edition of the Federation Cup, known as the Fed Cup since 1995 and now known as the Billie Jean King Cup. With the presence of great players like Billie Jean King and Margaret Court, despite the absence of prize money, it was the best possible start for this new competition, which was launched for the…

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