Russia’s Maria Sharapova returns the ball to Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska during their Fed Cup World Group 1st round tennis match between Poland and Russia in Krakow, Poland on Sunday. Sharapova won 6-1, 7-5. AFP PHOTO
PARIS: Maria Sharapova made a rare but decisive Fed Cup appearance on Sunday (Monday in Manila) to help Russia reach the semifinals, where they will face Germany.