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Serena Williams has decided to withdrawal from the Fed Cup final against Italy, the U.S. Tennis Association said on Saturday.
Williams, who has not played in a Fed Cup event since 2007, will be replaced by Vania King for the November 7-8 matches.
The 11-time Grand Slam winner is unbeaten in Fed Cup singles competition.
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