opportunity and advanced to the second round, battling past Anastasija Sevastova in three sets. Mirjana Lucic-Baroni was dominant in her opening match, dropping only three games in her easy win over Shuai Peng. Elena Vesnina won a battle of qualifiers, ousting Dutchwoman Cindy Burger in straight sets.
Date: Apr 04, 2016
Category: Sports
Source: Google
Bertens gives Dutch surprise win over Russia in Fed Cup
. 1 Maria Sharapova had been scheduled to play only the final doubles match because of a shoulder injury. But with tie already lost, she was replaced by Ekaterina Makarova, who teamed with Darya Kasatkina to quickly beat Dutch pair Cindy Burger and Arantxa Rus 6-0, 6-2 to give Russia its only point.
Date: Feb 07, 2016
Category: Sports
Source: Google
Bertens gives Netherlands lead over Russia in Fed Cup
Sharapova, making herself rarely available for Russia in order to be eligible for the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, was scheduled to partner teenager Darya Kasatkina on Sunday in her Fed Cup debut, against Cindy Burger and Arantxa Rus.