The 2009 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas final will take place this weekend in Reggio Calabria, Italy.
Can the underdog American team battle their way to the title or will the experienced Italian claycourters win the coveted cup trophy?
Led by Flavia Pennetta who is enjoying the best season of her career, the Italian squad also includes Francesca Schiavone, Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci. Up against the Italians are rising stars Melanie Oudin, Alexa Glatch and Vania King, as well as co-ranked doubles No. 1 Liezel Huber.
For today’s Open Forum Friday discussion, tell us how you think the draw will play out. Will the Italians sweep to victory? Or will America’s storybook Fed Cup season include a final victory?
World Group Final Draw
Saturday, November 7 – 11:00 start (10:00 GMT)
Flavia Pennetta (ITA) v Alexa Glatch (USA)
Francesca Schiavone (ITA) v Melanie Oudin (USA)
Sunday, November 8 – 11:00 start (10:00 GMT)
Flavia Pennetta (ITA) v Melanie Oudin (USA)
Francesca Schiavone (ITA) v Alexa Glatch (USA)
Sara Errani/Roberta Vinci (ITA) v Liezel Huber/Vania King (USA)
Leave a comment below with your opinion or send a reply on Twitter at @OnTheBaseline! Enjoy this weekend’s tennis!
I see this as a huge opportunity for Glatch and Oudin to show that they have some goods…will it happen?
I predict a sweep by Italy.
ITALY 3:2 USA
+ Flavia Pennetta d. Alexa Glatch
- Francesca Schiavone lt. Melanie Oudin
+ Flavia Pennetta d. Melanie Oudin
+ Francesca Schiavone d. Alexa Glatch
- Sara Errani/Roberta Vinci lt. Liezel Huber/Vania King