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Without Williams sisters, U.S. faces test vs. Italy

Published Nov. 5, 2009 5:36 p.m. ET

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Without Serena and Venus Williams, the United States is relying on 18-year-old Melanie Oudin and a veteran doubles specialist in the Fed Cup final against Italy.

The young American squad is led by Oudin — the surprise U.S. Open quarterfinalist — and 20-year-old Alexa Glatch, with doubles player Liezel Huber in the team leader role.

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