Safin could play for Russia in Davis Cup quarterfinals

Two-time Grand Slam champion Marat Safin could play for Russia in the Davis Cup quarterfinals against the Czech Republic.

Safin was left off the original list of four players chosen last week to compete in the best-of-five series, which starts Friday on indoor clay, but Russia captain Shamil Tarpishchev said Tuesday he could still make the team.

"I have to wait and see who feels more comfortable on this kind of surface, and only then I'll make up my mind," Tarpishchev said. "However, I'm sure Safin will play in this tie."

Safin has been in and out of Russia's team. He played for his country in the first round against Serbia, …