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 .
Maria Sharapova helps Russia to a 2-0 lead in the opening matches of Fed Cup against Spain . Czech Republic also in command of their tie against Germany in Stuttgart . Ukraine and Italy all-square after opening day as are Belgium and Serbia .