Italy take 2-0 lead over U.S. in Fed Cup final

Nov 7th, 2009 - ESPN

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* Schiavone beats Oudin 7-6 6-2 to seize 2-0 lead for Italy

* Pennetta defeats American Glatch 6-3 6-1

REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy, Nov 7 - Italy stormed intoa 2-0 lead over the United States in the Fed Cup final whenFrancesca Schiavone outfoxed Melanie Oudin 7-6 6-2 on Saturday.

World number 11 Flavia Pennetta had earlier overpoweredAlexa Glatch 6-3 6-1 to give the hosts a strong start.

Schiavone triumphed having been 4-2 down in the first setwhen rain forced a two-hour delay.

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