Fed Cup
Sharapova to focus on singles in OlympicsMaria Sharapova says she will focus on her bid to win gold in the singles at the London Olympics. The world number two has been discussing her plans for the tournament while also criticizing recent ITF initiatives. |
Serbia hold off Russia in Fed Cup semisRussia have been knocked out in the semi-finals of the Fed Cup. Serbia secured a 3-2 win in Moscow to reach the final for the first time in their history. |
|
Russia and Serbia level in Fed CupIt's all square in the Fed Cup semi-final in Moscow as four-time winners Russia have pulled the tie against Serbia back to 1-1. |
Serbia aim to surprise Russia in Fed Cup semisThe underdogs from Serbia have nothing to lose going into the Fed Cup semi-finals against Russia, which makes them a really dangerous for the four time champions. |
|
16.04.2012 04:19
1 comment
Russia to take on Serbia Fed Cup team – on iceBizarrely, for the first time in history, a Fed Cup tie is to be played on ice. But don't expect to see Team Russia preparing their skates for next weekend's match with Serbia. |
06.02.2012 14:15
3 comments
Sharapova to miss Fed Cup semisRussia’s highest-ranked tennis player, Maria Sharapova, won’t be able to help her country in the Fed Cup semi-finals against Serbia. |
|
05.02.2012 18:28
5 comments
Kuznetsova finishes off Spain in Fed CupSvetlana Kuznetsova’s has brought Russia’s Fed Cup team the winning point in their home quarterfinal encounter against Spain. |
04.02.2012 18:34
8 comments
Sharapova and Co take commanding Fed Cup lead against SpainLast year’s runners up, Russia, have experienced few problems in grabbing a 2-0 lead on the opening day of the Fed Cup quarterfinals against Team Spain. |
|
03.02.2012 19:03
1 comment
Sharapova to open Fed Cup tie against SpainThe GUM shopping center, just a stones throw away from Red Square, was the setting for Fed Cup draw on Friday. It gave the chance for the large crowd to get a glimpse of Russia's top stars including world number three Maria Sharapova. |
01.02.2012 20:37
1 comment
Sharapova impatiently awaiting London OlympicsMaria Sharapova has held her first training session in Moscow ahead of Russia's Fed Cup quarter-final with Spain, which will get underway at the weekend. |
|
13.12.2011 18:40
3 comments
2011 tennis ‘Oscars’ go to SlavsThe International Tennis Federation has announced the names of the best tennis players in 2011, with all four awards going to Central and Eastern Europe, one of them settling in Russia. |
Czech Republic snatch Fed Cup away in MoscowThe Czech tennis players have become the new Fed Cup champions after beating Russia 3-2 in the thrilling finals in Moscow. |
|
Russia and Czech Republic level after Fed Cup final Day 1The Czech Republic and Russia have both drawn blood in the Federation Cup final in Moscow. After two Saturday matches the teams are tied at one win each, which means everything will begin from scratch on Sunday. |
Russia lose yet another leader ahead of Fed Cup finalOne of team Russia leaders Vera Zvonareva has been forced to skip the Fed Cup final against the Czech Republic due to a shoulder injury. |
|
Russian Fed Cup captain sees no favorite in finalRussia's Fed Cup captain Sharmil Tarpischev looks at his team's preparation for the upcoming final against the Czech Republic, and admits there is no favorite for the weekend clash. |
Russians and Czechs to fight in Fed Cup finalTeam Russia have secured a berth in the Fed Cup final, taking an insurmountable 3-0 lead over two-time defending champion Italy in the best-of-five World Group semifinals. |
|
Russia in total command in Fed Cup semi against ItalyVera Zvonareva and Svetlana Kuznetsova have won their respective singles matches to give Russia a 2-0 lead in the Fed Cup semi-final between Russia and Italy in Moscow. |
No arrogance as Russia take on weakened Italy in Fed CupTeam Russia are preparing to meet two-in-a-row defending champions Italy in the Fed Cup semi-finals this weekend. |
|
Sharapova geared up for Fed Cup debutMaria Sharapova is making her home Fed Cup debut on Saturday as she was picked to play in the opening singles for Russia's tie with France. |
Maria is a real champ – Sharapova’s coachMaria Shapapova is sure to regain leading positions in women’s tennis, the Russian star’s new coach, Thomas Hogstedt, believes. |



















