In its first year of being promoted to World Group the Hungarians had to play with France in Besançon. The French had Henri Leconte competing for singles, Olivier Delaître for doubles and Arnaud Boetsch for both.
During their inaugural year as a member of the World Group, Hungary played against France in Besançon. The French contingent included Henri Leconte for singles, Olivier Delaître for doubles, and Arnaud Boetsch for both events.