Israel leads Russia in Fed Cup opener (AP) Shahar Peer rallied to beat Dinara Safina 0-6, 6-2, 6-2 and give Israel a 1-0 lead over defending champion Russia in the first round of the Fed Cup on Saturday. The 16th-ranked Safina broke in the opening game at Ramat Hasharon Tennis Center and won the first set in 25 minutes. Peer, ranked No. 17, dropped serve to start the second set, but won four straight games to clinch it. Publish Date: Sat, 02 Feb 2008 04:07:57 PST Read more...