U.S. back from the dead to reach Fed Cup semis

SURPRISE, Ariz. - Julie Ditty and transplanted South African Liezel Huber defeated Gisela Dulko and Betina Jozami 6-2, 6-3 in the deciding match Sunday to give the United States a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over Argentina in the Fed Cup quarterfinals.

The triumph in chilly suburban Phoenix sends the United States into a semifinal matchup against the Czech Republic.

Teenager Melanie Oudin rallied to beat Jozami in the day’s second singles match to send the competition to the deciding doubles.

Oudin, a fiesty 17-year-old from Marietta, Ga., defeated Jozami 2-6, 6-1, 6-2. Argentina took a 2-1 lead in day’s first match when Dulko defeated Jill Craybas 6-1, 6-3 in a meeting of the top two players in the competition.

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U.S. back from the dead to reach Fed Cup semis
U.S. back from the dead to reach Fed Cup semis