Former world number one Denis Becker has been elected to Russian team . `` I never did this , I never liked it . 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 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 .