Russians grab 2-0 lead in Fed Cup SF
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Sochi, Russia (SportsNetwork.com) - Two-time Grand Slam champion Svetlana Kuznetsova and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova gave the Russians a 2-0 lead over Germany in their Fed Cup semifinal on Saturday.
Kuznetsova defeated Julia Goerges 6-4, 6-4 in the first singles match and Pavlyuchenkova rallied for a 4-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 victory over Sabine Lisicki.
Kuznetsova became Russia's most successful Fed Cup player with her 27th win.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The hosts are one win away from the final against defending champion Czech Republic or France.
Germany lost in last year's final.