Oudin, U.S. seal semis berth in Fed Cup

The United States secured a spot in the Fed Cup semifinals after teenager Melanie Oudin beat Julie Coin on Sunday to give the Americans a 3-0 lead over France.

Oudin, Mattek-Sands win singles

Melanie Oudin and Bethanie Mattek-Sands won the opening singles to give the United States a 2-0 lead against France in the quarterfinals of the Fed Cup.

Ready or not, Oudin to anchor U.S. team

Melanie Oudin has taken her lumps since an unexpected run at the 2009 U.S. Open. But heading into this weekend's Fed Cup tie, U.S. captain Mary Joe Fernandez sees hope in Oudin's grit and a weakened French squad.

Henin resumes career with 2-set victory

Justine Henin couldn't even reached her first post-match news conference since coming back from retirement before the talk of her winning an eighth Grand Slam singles title began in earnest.

Pennetta advances to face Olaru

Top-seeded Flavia Pennetta retained her chance of reaching the WTA Championships by defeating Anna-Lena Groenefeld of Germany 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 to reach the Generali Ladies quarterfinals on Thursday.

Pennetta gets first win vs. Shaughnessy

Top-seeded Flavia Pennetta of Italy routed Meghann Shaughnessy of the United States 6-1, 6-1 in the opening round of the Generali Ladies. Pennetta had lost both previous matches to Shaughnessy.

Date Krumm upsets Kirilenko in Korea

Kimiko Date Krumm of Japan advanced to the Korea Open final by upsetting defending champion Maria Kirilenko of Russia 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 Saturday.

Kirilenko outlasts Dushevina in Korea

Defending champion Maria Kirilenko of Russia defeated Vera Dushevina of Russia 7-5, 7-6 (5) Friday and advanced to the Korea Open semifinals.

Anna-Lena Groenefeld of Germany celebrates after defeating Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic during their Fed Cup World Group...

Anna-Lena Groenefeld of Germany serves the ball to Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic during their Fed Cup World...

...Kvitova of Czech Republic reacts during the Fed Cup World Group first round tennis match against Anna-Lena Groenefeld of Germany in Brno, Czech Republic Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. Groenefeld won the match 4-6...

Anna-Lena Groenefeld of Germany returns the ball to Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic during their Fed Cup World...

...Kvitova of Czech Republic reacts during the Fed Cup World Group first round tennis match against Anna-Lena Groenefeld of Germany in Brno, Czech Republic Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. Groenefeld won the match 4-6...

Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic returns the ball to Anna-Lena Groenefeld of Germany during their Fed Cup World Group first round tennis match in Brno, Czech Republic...

Anna-Lena Groenefeld of Germany returns the ball to Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic during their Fed Cup World...