Moscow: World No 2 Maria Sharapova will spearhead Russia in their Fed Cup World Group semi-final against Germany at Sochi on April 18-19, team captain Anastasia Myskina announced yesterday.


Maria Sharapova 

The five-time Grand Slam title winner must compete in the women's team event if she wants to bid for gold at the Rio Olympics next year.

The 27-year-old Sharapova made a rare but decisive Fed Cup appearance in February helping Russia to beat Poland in the opening round at Krakow.