Russians take control in Fed Cup

Russia remain on course for another Fed Cup title after taking a commanding 2-0 lead over Spain in the final.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2008 - 20:55

Russia remain on course for another Fed Cup title after taking a commanding 2-0 lead over Spain in the final.

The defending champions dominated day one of the best-of-five rubbers final following wins for world number seven Svetlana Kuznetsova and ninth-ranked Vera Zvonareva in Saturday’s singles.

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