Henin stand-in Flipkens to open Fed Cup v Craybas

OSTEND, Belgium, July 14 (Reuters) Justine Henin-Hardenne's replacement Kirsten Flipkens will open Belgium's bid to reach the Fed Cup final against American Jill Craybas tomorrow.

Today's semi-final draw also paired world number two and US Open champion Kim Clijsters against United States' Jamea Jackson.

The return singles will take place on Sunday, along with the final doubles match which is scheduled to pit Belgians Caroline Maes and Leslie Butkiewicz against Vania King and Mashona Washington.

Belgium beat champions Russia 3-2 in the opening round in April, albeit with both Clijsters and Henin-Hardenne.

The latter withdraw on Wednesday, saying she was too worn out to compete after losing in the Wimbledon final.

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