Former world number one Denis Becker has been elected to Russian team . Safin won two grand slam titles during a 10-year professional career . The 31-year - old is a representative of former President Vladimir Putin 's party . Judy Murray appointed Russia 's team captain .
Former world number one Marat Safin has been elected to Russian parliament . Safin won two grand slam titles during a 10-year professional career . The 31-year-old is a representative of former president Vladimir Putin 's party . Judy Murray appointed Britain 's FedCup captain .