Champions Czech Republic Face Romania in 2016 Fed Cup Opener
The Czechs, champions in three of the last four years, will be chasing their Fed Cup of all time when they host Russia in this year's final in November.
Reigning Fed Cup champions Czech Republic will start the 2016 tournament away at Romania, following the draw made at Roland Garros on the sidelines of the French Open on Wednesday.
The Czechs, champions in three of the last four years, will be chasing their ninth title of all time when they host Russia in this year's final in November.
The United States, the record 17-time champions but without a title since 2000, are in World Group II for the 2016 season and they host Poland.
The 2016 tournament openers will be played on February 6 and 7, just a week after the end of the Australian Open.
Draw for the 2016 Fed Cup World Group made at Roland Garros on Wednesday:
WORLD GROUP I
Romania v Czech Republic
Germany v Switzerland
France v Italy
Russia v Netherlands
WORLD GROUP II
Slovakia v Australia
Canada v Belarus
USA v Poland
Serbia v Spain
Ties to be played Feb 6-7, 2016