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

Associated Press

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.

Story | Conversation | February 7, 2010

Oudin, Mattek-Sands win singles

Associated Press

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.

Story | Conversation | February 6, 2010

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

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | February 2, 2010

Henin resumes career with 2-set victory

Associated Press

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.

Story | Conversation | January 3, 2010

Pennetta advances to face Olaru

Associated Press

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.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

Pennetta gets first win vs. Shaughnessy

Associated Press

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.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

Date Krumm upsets Kirilenko in Korea

Associated Press

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.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

Kirilenko outlasts Dushevina in Korea

Associated Press

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

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

Clijsters, Williams win; Ivanovic out

Associated Press

Playing her second competitive match in more than two years, Kim Clijsters reached the third round of the Cincinnati Open with a 6-2, 7-5 win over Patty Schnyder.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

Clijsters beats Bartoli to advance

Associated Press

Former No. 1 Kim Clijsters won the first match she's played in more than two years, beating 12th-seeded Marion Bartoli 6-4, 6-3 in the first round of the Cincinnati Open.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

Cornet is only seeded player left

Associated Press

Top-seeded Alize Cornet beat Barbora Zahlavova Strycova of the Czech Republic 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 on Friday to reach her first semifinal of the season at the Nuernberger Gastein Ladies.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

Errani, Pennetta meet in all-Italian final

Associated Press

Sara Errani will meet top-seeded Flavia Pennetta in an all-Italian final of the Palermo Open.

Story | Conversation | July 18, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

Pennetta making 10th bid to win Palermo

Associated Press

An Italian was assured of reaching the Palermo Open final after three advanced to the last four on Friday.

Story | Conversation | July 17, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

Schnyder, Errani advance

Associated Press

Former champions Patty Schnyder and Sara Errani advanced to the Palermo Open quarterfinals with straight-set victories.

Story | Conversation | July 16, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

Martinez Sanchez knocks out Cornet

Associated Press

Swedish Open champion Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez of Spain ousted third-seeded Alize Cornet of France 6-2, 6-2 in the first round of the Palermo Open.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT