Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The World Group was the highest level of competition in the 2001 Fed Cup. For 2001, 8 teams were put into 2 pools of 4 teams each, with the winner of each pool advancing to the final. The 2001 Fed Cup was the 39th edition of the most important competition between national teams in women's tennis. The World Group was reduced to 8 teams, divided into two pools, with the winners meeting in the finals. 90 nations participated in the tournament. The World Group was held at the Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I in Madrid, Spain, from 7-11 November. In the final, Belgium defeated Russia, giving Belgium their first title.