Safin lifts Russia in Davis Cup quarters (AP) Marat Safin overcame a two-set deficit Friday to give Russia a 1-0 lead over the Czech Republic in the Davis Cup quarterfinals. Safin rallied to defeat Tomas Berdych 6-7 (5), 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. The former top-ranked Russian, who has struggled on the ATP tour so far this season, saved 18 of 19 break points. Publish Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:33:25 PDT Read more...