Fed Cup Italy-USA: After the first day the score is 1:1

After the first day of the first round of the Fed Cup World Group in Rimini, Italy and the USA are tied 1-1. In the opening match between Sara Errani and Jamie Hampton, the “Azzurra” won 62:6, 2:6 in 1 minutes. In the second game, however, Roberta Vinci had to beat Varvara Lepchenko in three sets 17:2, 6:6, 4:7 after two hours and 5 minutes. Both Americans made their Fed Cup debuts today.

So tomorrow starts with a score of 1:1 for the women. It starts at 13.30:122 p.m., first with the singles Errani-Lepchenko, then Vinci-Hampton. Captain Corrado Barazzutti has nominated Karin Knapp (WTA/155) and Nastassja Burnett (WTA/86) for the final doubles. Her opponents are Melanie Oudin (WTA/8) and Liezel Huber (WTA/2 in doubles). If it is 2:XNUMX before the doubles, Knapp/Burnett will probably have to watch, because Barazzutti will then certainly use the world's best doubles Errani/Vici.

Second game in the Fed Cup for Karin Knapp

Karin Knapp made her Fed Cup debut as a 20-year-old in April 2008 against Ukraine. The Ahrntal native was number 35 in the world at the time and one of the great hopes of Italian tennis. She narrowly lost her singles against Alona Bondarenko 3:6, 3:6 and also lost in the doubles with Sara Errani against Maria Koryzeva/Tatjana Perebiynis 6:0, 6:7, 3:6. Nevertheless, Italy won 3-2 and advanced to the semi-finals. But without Karin Knapp. The Luttacher woman had to struggle with her known heart problems and had to endure numerous injuries, especially to her knee. So she fell back to number 600 in the world rankings. Now she is returning to the national team after five years, where she and debutant Nastassja Burnett replace the ailing Flavia Pennetta and Francesca Schiavone.

Results Fed Cup Rimini:

Italy-USA 1:1

Saturday, February 9, 2013: Sara Errani (ITA) - Jamie Hampton (USA) 6:2, 6:1 Roberta Vinci (ITA) - Varvara Lepchenko (USA) 6:2, 4:6, 5:7

Program Sunday, February 10, 2013, from 13.30:2 p.m. (live on Rai Sport XNUMX): Sara Errani (ITA) - Varvara Lepchenko (USA) Roberta Vinci (ITA) - Jamie Hampton (USA) Nastassja Burnett/Karin Knapp (ITA) - Liezel Huber/Melanie Oudin (USA)

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Fed Cup Italy-USA: After the first day the score is 1:1

The first round of the Fed Cup World Group between Italy and the USA will take place in Rimini this weekend. After the first day it is 1:1. This women's team competition is celebrating its 50th edition this year.

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