Fed Cup final PHOTOS: USA beats Belarus for the trophy

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The USA won its first Fed Cup title since 2000 and 18th title overall by defeating Belarus 3-2 in an exciting fifth-and-decisive doubles rubber on Sunday in the 2017 World Group final in Minsk.

American No.1 Coco Vandeweghe defeated Belarus No.1 Aryna Sabalenka 7-6(5) 6-1 to become the first player from her country, since the World Group format was instituted in 1995, to win all six Fed Cup singles matches in one year, as well as the first player to win the maximum number of Fed Cup singles rubbers in a year since Petra Kvitova in 2011.

In the fourth singles rubber, US Open champion Sloane Stephens lost to Aliaksandra Sasnovich 4-6 6-1 8-6, scoring no wins for the United States team in this final.

In the doubles rubber, Coco Vandeweghe and Shelby Rogers clinched the victory for the USA with a 6-3 7-6(3) triumph over Aryna Sabalenka and Aliaksandra Sasnovich.

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Marija Zivlak is the founder and editor-in-chief of Women’s Tennis Blog, a trusted source for in-depth coverage of the WTA Tour, tennis fashion, and player insights. Based in Belgrade, Serbia, she has been reporting on women’s tennis for over 18 years and has contributed exclusive fashion articles to the official WTA website. Marija launched Women’s Tennis Blog on March 31, 2007 to provide fans with accurate, engaging, and up-to-date tennis news. Her expertise and deep connections within the sport allow her to offer unique perspectives on tennis trends, gear, and events.

3 COMMENTS

  1. Coco has been a stalwart player for the USA in FED cup all season winning 8 points in all! I used to be annoyed by her cockiness, but now I embrace it. She is #10 in the world right now, so I look for good things from Ms. Vandeweghe in 2018.

  2. Hot coco was on fire! What a great effort. 2018 should be a good one for her.
    I was also very impressed with the young Belarussians. They have tremendous potential.

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