Maria Sharapova defeated Karolina Pliskova, 6-3, 6-4, to pull Russia into a 1-1 tie with Czech Republic, the defending champion, in the Fed Cup final. In the opening match, Petra Kvitova overcame a slow start to beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, 2-6, 6-1, 6-1.
Sports Briefing | Tennis: Russia Draws Even at Fed Cup
