2005 Fed Cup World Group
The World Group is the highest level of Fed Cup competition in 2005. Eight nations competed in a three-round knockout competition. Russia was the defending champion, and they reached the final alongside, for a second consecutive time, France. Russia defeated France once again, giving them their second title.
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