Italy draws Ukraine in Fed Cup playoffs (AP) Former champion Italy will host Ukraine in April in World Group playoffs for the Fed Cup. Italy was ousted by Spain 3-2 in the first round this year. The Italians beat Belgium 3-2 to win the 2006 title and lost 4-0 in last year's final. France, the 2003 champion, was drawn Tuesday to play at Japan. France was upset by China 3-2 in the opening round but was missing No. Publish Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:16:18 PST Read more...