Venus and Serena Lead US Fed Cup Team to Victory

The United States beats Sweden 3-2 in the Fed Cup World Group playoffs.

Serena Williams won both of her singles matches.  Venus Williams was a last minute substitute for Sloan Stephens who lost her singles match on the first day.  Venus Williams beat Johanna Larsson 6-3, 7-5 to clinch the tie 3-1.  Once victory for the United States was guaranteed, the Swedes won the doubles match in a walkover to make the final score 3-2.

This is only the second time since 2007 that both Williams sisters have played in a Fed Cup Tie.

 

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