The 2004 Fed Cup was the 42nd edition of the most important competition between national teams in women's tennis. The final was held at the Ice Palace Krylatskoye in Moscow, Russia, on 27–28 November. The home team Russia defeated the defending champion France to win their first title after five final appearances. World Group Draw World Group play-offs Date: 10–11 July The eight losing teams in the World Group first round ties and eight winners of the Zonal Group I sections competed in the World Group play-offs for spots in the 2005 World Group II. Americas Zone Nations in bold advanced to the higher level of competition. Nations in italics were relegated down to a lower level of competition. Group I Venue: Porto Seguro, Bahia, Brazil (outdoor clay) Dates: 19–24 April Participating Teams Group II Venue: Porto Seguro, Bahia, Brazil (outdoor clay) Dates: 19–24 April Participating Teams Asia/Oceania Zone Nations in bold advanced to the higher level of competition. Nations in italics were relegated down to a lower level of competition. Group I Venue: New Delhi, India (outdoor hard) Dates: 19–24 April Participating Teams Group II Venue: New Delhi, India (outdoor hard) Dates: 19–24 April Participating Teams Pacific Oceania Europe/Africa Zone Group I Venue: Athens, Greece (outdoor clay) Dates: 19–24 April Participating Teams Group II Venue: Marsa, Malta (outdoor hard) Dates: 26 April – 1 May Participating Teams Group III Venue: Marsa, Malta (outdoor hard) Dates: 26 April – 1 May Participating Teams Rankings The rankings were measured after the three points during the year that play took place, and were collated by combining points earned from the previous four years. References External links Fed Cup Billie Jean King Cups by year Fed 2004 in women's tennis November 2004 sports events in Russia