Moscow, Nov 24: Amelie Mauresmo crushed American Meghann Shaughnessy 6-2 6-1 on Sunday to power France to their second Fed Cup title.
The world number four's victory gave the French an unassailable 3-0 lead over a U.S. team missing several of their top players with one singles match and the doubles remaining in Sunday action. After clinching the tie Mauresmo, in tears, ran off court to embrace French captain Guy Forget. "Yes, I was crying because it was very emotional moment," the 24-year-old said afterwards. "We were not very lucky in the last couple of years as we have tried very hard but just couldn't make it, so this is a very big win for us." On Sunday, Mauresmo dominated Shaughnessy right from the outset, breaking her opponent twice in the first set and three more times in the second to close out the match in just 60 minutes. "I was really aggressive right from the beginning and didn't give her many chances," the world number four said. Mauresmo, who has won all her Fed Cup matches this week, declined to single out any of her four victories.


"Well, we had tougher matches against Russia, but every point was just as important," said the 24-year-old, who led France to a 3-2 win over the host nation in their semi-final tie.


"Me and Mary both played really well and we deserved this victory."

Bureau Report