Elena Vesnina
Jul 16 2007, Som

The Russian pair of Nadia Petrova and Elena Vesnina showed tremendous grit to tame the Amerian duo of Venus Williams and Lisa Raymond 7-5, 7-6 (7/1) in the deciding doubles to propel the side to the final of the Fed Cup.

In finals, Russia, champions..

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