Tennis: Russians leading in Fed Cup final
Published: 15 September, 2007, 18:27
Russia took a 2-0 lead in their Fed Cup final against Italy in Moscow, leaving them within one victory of a third title.
The wins in the singles came courtesy of Anna Chakvetadze and Svetlana Kuznetsova.
Chakvetadze struggled against Francesca Schiavone, but eventually came through in three sets. The 20-year-old was 3-0 down in the final set before coming back to take it 6-4. The final score: 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.
World number two Svetlana Kuznetsova had an easier time. She absolutely demolished Mara Santangelo, dropping just three games in the 6-1, 6-2 win.
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