Italy moved to the brink of a place in the Fed Cup final with straight-sets singles wins from Flavia Pennetta and Francesca Schiavone putting the holders 2-0 up against the Czech Republic yesterday.
Pennetta sealed a 6-4 7-5 victory over Lucie Hradecka in the first rubber on the Foro Italico's clay, which will host the Rome Masters next week.
Tennis: Italy closer to Fed Cup final
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