Aces
Italy, the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas defending champions, kept their dreams of holding onto the trophy alive by cruising to a 5-0 win over China this weekend. (Champions Italy to host France in the semis)
Tatiana Golovin and the French squad set up a semifinal meeting with Italy after going 5-0 against Japan.
Not surprising because of the strength of their team, Russia handily won through all of their opening round Fed Cup matches against Spain 5-0. (Russia shows its strength once again)
Thanks to the combined efforts of Venus and Serena Williams, Lisa Raymond, and Vania King, the United States set up a highly-anticipated semifinal with Russia. (USA captures semifinal berth against Russia)
Vania King is still trying to make her mark on the pro tennis courts, but her singing continues to impress her fans – and teammates – off-court. (Tennis teammate King’s singing wows Williams sisters)
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Net Cords
Serena Williams was pulled out of the USA’s Fed Cup tie against Belgium because of a strain in her right knee after winning her first rubber. (Knee scratches Serena from Fed Cup match)
Faults
None Today!
World Group and World Group II Fed Cup First Round Results
World Group
USA d. Belgium – 5-0
Russia d. Spain – 5-0
France d. Japan – 5-0
Italy d. China, P.R. – 5-0
World Group II
Czech Republic d. Slovak Republic – 5-0
Germany d. Croatia – 4-1
Israel d. Canada – 3-2
Austria d. Australia – 4-1
Stars On Court Today
BUDAPEST: Emilie Loit vs. Renata Voracova, Martina Muller vs. Maria Elena Camerin, Romina Oprandi vs. Karin Knapp
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