Italy takes 2-0 lead over US in Fed Cup final

Alexa Glatch and Melanie Oudin lost in straight sets Saturday to give Italy a 2-0 lead over the United States in the Fed Cup final. 1257616272

Pennetta, Schiavone give Italy commanding Fed Cup lead over U.S.

Flavia Pennetta and Francesca Schiavone each won singles matches to give Italy a commanding 2-0 lead over the United States in the Fed Cup final. 1257611147

Bartoli, Rezai to meet in Bali final

Marion Bartoli and Aravane Rezai will meet in an all-French final at the WTA Tournament of Champions event after each posted straight-set semifinal wins on Saturday. 1257600354

ITF confirms 1-year ban for Wickmayer, Malisse

The International Tennis Federation has confirmed a one-year suspension for Belgian tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse. 1257609069

Djokovic beats Stepanek in Swiss Indoors semifinal

Novak Djokovic reached the Swiss Indoors final, saving three match points Saturday in rallying past Radek Stepanek 6-7 (4), 7-5, 6-2. 1257617463

TENNIS | MARY JOE FERNANDEZ

Mary Joe Fernandez inspiring U.S. players to succeed

Despite not having the Williams sisters on her team, Mary Joe Fernandez has led the United States to the Fed Cup final.

Wickmayer withdraws in Bali after year suspension

US Open semifinalist Yanina Wickmayer voluntarily withdrew from the ongoing Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions on Friday after receiving a one-year suspension by a Belgian anti-doping tribunal.