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Team-before-self mentality serves Italians well

Sandra Harwitt, ESPN.com

...Italians swept the weekend 4-0 when Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci defeated Liezel Huber and Vania King, 4-6, 6-3 (11-9) in a decisive-match tiebreaker. Now it's time for...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 08, 2009

Oudin ready for Fed Cup pressure

Sandra Harwitt, ESPN.com

...the future lies in the development of a primarily young team: Melanie Oudin, Alexa Glatch and Vania King fit the profile, while naturalized American Leizel Huber, 33, is the voice of experience on the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Glatch to take on Pennetta in opener

Associated Press

Alexa Glatch of the United States will open against Flavia Pennetta in the Fed Cup final against Italy.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

U.S. Fed Cup leaning on kids again

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Despite her pledge to play the Fed Cup finale unless she was in a wheelchair, Serena Williams has bowed out. So it's up to emerging U.S. talent to come through again.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Serena withdraws from Fed Cup final

Associated Press

The U.S. Tennis Association says Serena Williams has pulled out of the team that will face Italy in the Fed Cup final.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009

Bartoli to face Mirza in quarters

Associated Press

Second-seeded Marion Bartoli of France advanced to the quarterfinals of the Japan's Women's Open on Wednesday with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Japan's Karumi Nara.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009

Czink wins first WTA singles title

Associated Press

Melinda Czink won her first career singles title on the WTA Tour, beating Lucie Safarova 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 Sunday at the Bell Challenge.

Story | Conversation | September 20, 2009

Williamses, Clijsters reach fourth round

ESPN.com news services

The No. 2-seeded Serena Williams, seeking her fourth title at Flushing Meadows and 12th Grand Slam singles championship, beat 43rd-ranked Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez 6-3, 7-5 Friday.

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009

Don't overlook deceiving del Potro

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

The beautiful (talented) people at this U.S. Open are identified by a single name: Venus, Rafa, Serena, Roger, Novak, Maria, etc. The younges...

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Williams sisters, Clijsters advance

ESPN.com news services

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

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009

Nadal's knee assessment? Fresh for now

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

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

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Buchanan has the right attitude

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Don't discount Chase Buchanan when he faces Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. The American prospect is new to the grand stage but ready for the fight.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2009

Venus survives opening-round scare in New York

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

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...

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Clijsters, Glatch, King get wild cards

Associated Press

Past champion Kim Clijsters recently came out of retirement and was promised an invitation to the American Grand Slam tournament, which begins Aug. 31.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2009

Date Krumm loses opener in L.A.

Associated Press

Kimiko Date Krumm lost to Sabine Lisicki of Germany, 7-6 (5), 2-6, 7-5, in the first round of the L.A. Women's Tennis Championships.

Story | Conversation | August 04, 2009