Next Tie versus USA: World Group, 06 November 2010
Next tie In a re-match of last year’s title decider, Italy travels to USA to play in its fourth Final in five years. The Americans hold an impressive 9-1 lead in the head-to-head series, although the lone Italian victory came in 2009.
Last tie Italy recorded a 5-0 whitewash over Czech Republic in the semifinals in Rome. Flavia Pennetta and Francesca Schiavone once again inflicted the damage, while Sara Errani also picked up a singles win.
History Italy has been crowned champion on two occasions - in 2006 and 2009 - and is one of only four nations to compete in every Fed Cup. In 2006, Italy became the first nation to win the title without playing a home tie, since the home-and-away format was adopted in 1995.
Fact Roberta Vinci is undefeated in Fed Cup doubles play, only Indonesia’s Angelique Widjaja (16) has won more doubles rubbers without a loss.
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