Australian Open champion Maria Sharapova will make her long-awaited Fed Cup debut for champions Russia when they face World Group newcomers Israel in the first-round tie this weekend.
Fresh from her victory at Melbourne Park, the Florida-based Russian was keen to forget her strained relationship with some of her team mates and finally step on court to represent the country of her birth.
"Ever since I saw the girls win the Cup last year I was so excited to be asked to be a part of the team and it is a great opportunity," said the world number five, who pulled out of last year's semi-final against the US citing injury but turned up to cheer on the Russians in the final against Italy.
"Since the beginning of the year this was one of my top priorities."
http://sports.indiatimes.com/Sections/Tennis/Sharapova_set_for_Fed_Cup_debut/articleshow/2742212.cms
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