Italy won its second Fed Cup by BNP Paribas title on Sunday in Reggio Calabria.
The host team of Flavia Pennetta, Francesca Schiavone, Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci routed the USA team 4-0 to seal the victory.
It was a spectacular weekend for the home fans as Italy easily clinched its first cup since 2006.
Final Results
Saturday 7 November
Flavia Pennetta (ITA) d. Alexa Glatch (USA) 63 61
Francesca Schiavone (ITA) d. Melanie Oudin (USA) 76(2) 62
Sunday 8 November
Flavia Pennetta (ITA) d. Melanie Oudin (USA) 75 62
Francesca Schiavone (ITA) v Alexa Glatch (USA) not be played
Sara Errani/Roberta Vinci (ITA) d. Liezel Huber/Vania King (USA) 46 63 [11-9]
Fed Cup by BNP Paribas is the largest international team competition in women’s sport, with 75 nations taking part in 2009.
