MOSCOW, February 2 (RIA Novosti) -- Australian Open champion Maria Sharapova beat Israel's Tzipi Obziler, making up for a poor start from her team in their Fed Cup first round match with Israel Saturday.
Shahar Peer beat Dinara Safina 0-6, 6-2, 6-2 earlier in the day, giving Israel a lead.
Sharapova, beat Obziler, ranked 85 in the world, 6-0, 6-4, drawing the overall standings at one all.
The Russian told Reuters, even though the crowd was against her it was something she reveled in.
"I love it... it actually gives me energy, as an athlete this is what I play for and it drives me to do better," she said.
