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  1. Eighty-six nations have entered the 2010 Fed Cup, headed by 2009 winner Italy. Angola, Costa Rica, Kuwait and Philippines are new entrants.
  2. The remaining venues for the 2010 Fed Cup Zonal Groups have been announced. Check where your team is playing...http://tiny.cc/QME7j
  3. Nicolas Escude will remain as France's Fed Cup captain in 2010. Guy Forget has also renewed his contract as Davis Cup captain.
  4. Current poll on www.fedcup.com: 'Who will win the Fed Cup in 2010?' Currently in the lead is Italy, then Russia, Serbia and USA. Vote now...
  5. The USTA has added $5k to Melanie Oudin's Heart Award prize - she is donating the full $10k to a hospital in Atlanta... http://tiny.cc/0SDwp
  6. USA had never before lost to Italy in nine ties. The first time they met was in the inaugural Fed Cup in 1963. Billie-Jean played for USA.
  7. Italy has taken over as No. 1 in the Fed Cup Rankings following victory over USA - the first time its reach top spot... http://tiny.cc/0nUF7
  8. http://twitpic.com/ori7q - The Italian team lifts the trophy. It's going to be a good night in Reggio Calabria...
  9. Roberta Vinci and Sara Errani won the 'dead' doubles rubber to give Italy a 4-0 victory. Vinci maintained her 100 per cent Fed Cup record!
  10. http://twitpic.com/or03d - Pennetta celebrates the winning moment... the Italians are Fed Cup champions for the second time!
  11. Italy has won the 2009 Fed Cup title! An outstanding performance from Flavia Pennetta this weekend, she defeats Oudin to seal 3-0 for Italy.
  12. Can USA become the first nation to come back from 0-2 to win a FC Final? Pennetta v Oudin first up, then Schiavone v Glatch, then doubles...
  13. Schiavone has fought back to give Italy a 2-0 lead at the end of Day 1. USA has a mountain to climb tomorrow! Latest news at www.fedcup.com
  14. http://twitpic.com/olz2v - Rain interrupts the Fed Cup Final soon after Italy goes 1-0 up. Play to restart in 30 mins with Oudin leading Sch
  15. Rain delay in Reggio, with Oudin 4-2 up on Schiavone in the second match. Italy 1-0 after opening rubber.
  16. Pennetta has run away with it. She wins 6-3 6-1. Impressive stuff from the Italian. Next up: Francesca Schiavone v Melanie Oudin.
  17. Pennetta wins the first set for Italy 6-3. Glatch had one or two chances there. Plenty more tennis left in this match...
  18. And we're off, the 2009 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Final is under way. Pennetta takes first blood... 2-1 with a break.
  19. Flavia Pennetta and Alexa Glatch are on court warming up, not long now! Overcast day in Reggio Calabria. Fingers crossed for no rain...
  20. The Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Final starts today! Play begins at 11am in Reggio Calabria. Pennetta v Glatch are first, then Schiavone v Oudin.