Maria Sharapova helps Russia to a 2 - 0 lead in the opening tie of Fed Cup against Spain . Earlier in the day , Iveta Benesova gave the Czechs a shock 1-0 lead by defeating Sabine Lisicki . Czech Republic also in command of their tie against Slovakia in Prague . France and Italy all - square after opening , as are Romania and Serbia .
Maria Sharapova helps Russia to a 2 - 0 lead in the opening tie of Fed Cup against Spain . Czech Republic also in command of their tie against Slovakia in Prague . France and Italy all - square after opening , as are Romania and Serbia .