Australia not underestimating young Russia threat


Samantha Stosur of Australia is not underestimating Russia in their Fed Cup tie this weekend in Hobart. - AFP Photo

HOBART (AFP): Australia's top player Samantha Stosur is not underestimating a largely unknown Russian team in their Fed Cup first round tie, saying her young and inexperienced opponents have nothing to lose.

The Russians, losing finalists last year, have been shorn of their big names for the clash this weekend at the Domain Tennis Centre in Hobart.

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