Israel shut out by Ukraine in opening-day disaster
Israel was thoroughly outplayed by Ukraine, with Shahar Pe’er and Julia Glushko both losing their singles matches in straight sets.
Israel Fed Cup captain Amos Mansdorf (left) consoles Julia Glushko after her defeat to Nadiya Kichenok during the team’s 3-0 loss to Ukraine yesterday in Europe/Africa Zone Group I action from Budapest, Hungary.(photo credit: NIR KEIDAR/ISRAEL TENNIS ASSOCIATION)ByALLON SINAI