The tournament was created provide a team competition for women, similar to the Davis Cup men's competition.

16 nations participated in the first event, which was held at the Queen's Club in London, United Kingdom from 17–20 June.

United States won the first title, defeating Australia in the final.

[1] All ties were played at the Queen's Club in London, United Kingdom on grass courts.

Australia vs. Belgium Hungary vs. Denmark South Africa vs. Czechoslovakia France vs. West Germany Norway vs. Austria Canada vs. Great Britain Switzerland vs. Netherlands Italy vs. United States Australia vs. Hungary South Africa vs. France Austria vs. Great Britain Netherlands vs. United States Australia vs. South Africa Great Britain vs. United States