The United States advanced to a Fed Cup final rematch with defending champion Italy on Sunday with a dramatic 3-2 semifinal victory over Russia.
Americans Liezel Huber and Bethanie Mattek-Sands defeated Russia’s Elena Dementieva and Alla Kudryavtseva 6-3, 6-1 in the decisive doubles match of the indoor hardcourt tie after the teams split singles matches Saturday and Sunday.
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The Americans were without Serena and Venus Williams, both absent because of leg injuries.
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