Barclays ATP World Tour FinalsLondon, England
Italy won the second Fed Cup title in its history with a 4-0 victory over the U.S., including two singles wins from Flavia Pennetta.
Flavia Pennetta and Francesca Schiavone both secured victories giving the Italian Fed Cup team a 2-0 lead over the United States.
Alexa Glatch opens play for the U.S. Fed Cup Team in the first singles match against Flavia Pennetta. Melanie Oudin then faces Francesca Schiavone.
After a standout performance at the US Open, Melanie Oudin hasn't let instant fame change the person she has always been.
The U.S. Fed Cup Team hopes to continue its magical year by bringing home the title for the first time since 2000.
Melanie Oudin has won the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Heart Award, which honors a player who has represented her country with distinction, shown courage on court and commitment to her team during 2009 Fed Cup play.
Serena Williams has withdrawn from the 2009 Fed Cup Final set to take place November 7-8 in Reggio Calabria, Italy and will be replaced by Vania King.
The U.S. will play in its first Fed Cup final since 2003 against Italy this November, hoping to have the best possible team to win its 18th Fed Cup crown.
France will host the U.S. Fed Cup Team in the 2010 first round on clay in the northern city of Lievin, February 6-7.
Read all the news and stories from the U.S. Fed Cup Team in 2009.
Melanie Oudin wrote a blog exclusively for USTA.com from Reggio Calabria, Italy during the 2009 Fed Cup Final.
U.S. Fed Cup Captain Mary Joe Fernandez shared her thoughts exclusively with USTA.com from Reggio Calabria, Italy before and during the 2009 Fed Cup Final.
Click here for photos of the 2009 Fed Cup Final between the U.S. and Italy in Reggio Calabria.
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