There was a closer battle as number 10 seed Chanda Rubin recorded her first ever win over Mary Pierce.

BBC: Serena safely through

Chanda Rubin wasted three match points before beating Barbara Schwartz 6-1 5-7 6-4 in a marathon 142-minute match to give the USA an early lead.

BBC: Chanda Rubin in action

French player Halard-Decugis saw off a brave revival by Chanda Rubin.

BBC: Determined Dominique in final