article_snippet.sent: Top-ranked Serena Williams overcame a stiff challenge in the opening set for a 7-6 (5), 6-2 win over Camila Giorgi on Saturday to give the United States a 1-0 lead over Italy in a Fed Cup World Group playoff.
article_snippet.sent: Top-ranked Serena Williams improved to 19-0 this year and 15-0 for her career in Fed Cup.
article_snippet.sent: The only blemish on Top-ranked Serena Williams record this year came when her withdrew before the Indian Wells semifinals last month with a knee injury.
article_snippet.sent: her handed the United States the lead against Italy with a first victory in the Fed Cup .
article_snippet.sent: her defeated Camila Giorgi 7-6, 6-2 on the clay in Brindisi, Italy .
highlights_snippet.sent: 1 Serena Williams defeated Camila Giorgi 7-5, 6-2 .
  