The 1957 Uber Cup was the inaugural Uber Cup; a women's international team badminton championship promoted by Betty Uber. Eleven nations took part competing first (as in Thomas Cup competition) within zones to qualify for interzone matches. The final round was held in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, England on 18 March 1957.tangkis.tripod.com. Accessed 22 May 2006Team Announcement Badminton Australia - pdf Uber Cup. Accessed 22 May 2006 The United States won the event, defeating Denmark.
Qualification
Three teams qualified for the interzone stage of the competition, the United States, India, and Denmark. Denmark received a bye in the first round to go directly into the final. Originally four teams were to be represented in the interzone matches, but New Zealand which qualified from Australasia withdrew. Means of qualificationDateVenueSlotQualified teamsAsian Zone30 August – 22 December 1956Hong KongKuala Lumpur1American Zone25 – 26 February 1957Kitchener1European Zone17 November 1956 – 16 February 1957BelfastDublinWimbledon1Australasian Zone––1Total4
Squads
Knockout stage
The following four teams, shown by region, qualified for the 1957 Uber Cup. In the semi-finals, the United States defeated India 7–0. New Zealand withdrew from the competition, giving Denmark a place in the final.
The United States and Denmark competed in the final. 7 matches were played: 3 singles and 4 doubles (2 doubles, then reversed). Winning all three of her matches, Judy Devlin led the way to a decisive 6–1 victory for the USA.
Bracket
Semi-finals
Final
References