Qualifying Round
All ties were played at I. Czech Lawn Tennis Club in Prague, Czechoslovakia, on clay courts.
| Winning Team | Score | Losing Team |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | 2–1 | Ireland |
| Belgium | 3–0 | Finland |
| Indonesia | 3–0 | Chile |
| Poland | 3–0 | Mexico |
| Egypt | Senegal | |
| South Korea | 3–0 | Luxembourg |
| China | 3–0 | Israel |
| Malta | 3–0 | Chinese Taipei |
| Yugoslavia | 3–0 | Norway |
| Uruguay | 2–1 | Philippines |
Winning nations advance to Main Draw, losing nations play in Consolation Rounds.
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