Italy [6] v. Australia [7]
Flavia Pennetta [Italy] versus Samantha Stosur [Australia]
Stosur's woes in Australia continued when she slumped to a three-set loss to Eugenie Bouchard. The news gets even worse for Stosur, her record against Pennetta is unfavourable. The crafty Italian has the experience and knowledge to know how to play against the Australian. Pennetta will attack the backhand and move her opponent around. This all adds up to an Italian victory.
My winner: Pennetta in three.
Andreas Seppi [Italy] versus Bernard Tomic [Australia]
Seppi is expected to be healthy enough to play again after withdrawing from the first tie against Poland. The winner of this match will come down to who is more motivated. Tomic will feel that he has something to prove after an abysmal effort against Raonic. Seppi's game will give the Australian enough time to use his varied arsenal.
My winner: Tomic in two.
Pennetta/Seppi [Italy] versus Stosur/Tomic [Australia]
The Aussie's combined well against the Canadians, look for them to battle hard and to be extremely motivated here. Seppi isn't aggressive enough, nor does he have the presence at the net to dominate the match. Look for the best doubles player here, Stosur, to really shine in this match.
My winner: Australia in two.
Australia should redeem themselves a little in this tie. It'll be interesting to see how well Seppi recovers from his illness or whether young Aussie Oliver Anderson will have to step in again.
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