Anastasya Myskina leads Russia to first Fed Cup title

Anastasia Myskina and Vera Zvonareva powered Russia to their first Fed Cup title by winning the decisive doubles against holders France on Sunday.
Russia, the hot favourites, had Myskina to thank for a nervy 3-2 victory in the final which underlines the country's domination of the women's game.
The French Open champion gave the home team all three points by winning both her singles matches before teaming up with Zvonareva to beat Emilie Loit and Marion Bartoli 7-6 7-5.

As well as the Fed Cup title and grand slam triumphs for Myskina and Kuznetsova, Russia's Maria Sharapova was crowned Wimbledon champion in July.

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