Format change not on the table

LIEVIN, France -- In recent months, the topic of how to change the Davis Cup has, once again, gathered an audience despite the fact that the Internati...

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.

Oudin to play Parmentier in Fed Cup

Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the United States will play Alize Cornet of France in opening singles of the Fed Cup quarterfinals on Saturday.

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.

Fed Cup: Oudin in, Williams sisters out

The Williams sisters are choosing football over Fed Cup.

US team's, from left, Melanie Oudin, Alexa Glatch, Liezel Huber and Bethanie Mattek-Sands celebrate with their national flag after defeating Czech Republic in their semi-final Fed Cup...

Venus Williams of the US returns against Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the US during their 2nd round US Open match at the USTA Billie Jean...

Williams sisters, Clijsters advance

Even with her left leg all taped up, Venus Williams has advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open in straight sets.

Nadal's knee assessment? Fresh for now

NEW YORK -- The awkward little backhand from Richard Gasquet carved its way through the air and, for a split second, Rafael Nadal hesitated. The...

Venus survives opening-round scare in New York

NEW YORK -- Venus Williams has been more regular than the No. 7 train at the National Tennis Center. In 10 previous runs through the U.S. Ope...

Chat with Bethanie Mattek

Mattek is No. 44 on the Sony Ericcson WTA Tour. Welcome to The Show! On Friday, Sony Ericsson WTA Tour player Bethanie Mattek will stop by to chat...

Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the United States, left, with Alize Cornet of France after defeating her during their...

Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the United States, right, listens to her captain Mary Joe Fernandez during their Fed...

Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the United States returns the ball to Alize Cornet of France during their Fed...