The 1960 Uber Cup, held during the 1959-1960 badminton season, was the second edition of the women's international badminton championship. The ties (sets of matches) between zone winning nations took place in April 1960. Having won the previous tournament in 1957, the United States hosted the final round in Philadelphia.
In a repeat of the 1957 Uber Cup final, the United States were victorious over Denmark with Judy Devlin again victorious in all three of her matches.
Qualification
Four teams qualified for the interzone stage of the competition, India, New Zealand and Denmark. The United States were exempted until the challenge round. Means of qualificationDateVenueSlotQualified teams1957 Uber Cup13 – 18 March 1957EastbourneLytham St Annes1Asian Zone5 September – 3 December 1959JamshedpurSingapore1American Zone––1European Zone4 December 1959 – 25 February 1960CopenhagenDublinEdinburgh1Australasian Zone29 June – 26 September 1959DunedinMelbourneWellington1Total5
Squads
Knockout stage
The following four teams, shown by region, qualified for the 1960 Uber Cup. In the first round, New Zealand narrowly defeated Canada 4–3 while Denmark defeated India 6–1. Denmark then defeated New Zealand 7–0. The United States and Denmark once again clashed in the final. 7 matches were played: 3 singles and 4 doubles (2 doubles, then reversed). The United States retained the Uber Cup after defeating the Denmark 5–2.
Bracket
First round
Second round
Challenge round
References
External links tangkis.tripod.com Mike's Badminton Populorum