Portugal secured a 1-0 win over Angola on Sunday as the African World Cup debutants overcame a nervous start.
Last week an international quartet which includes Russia agreed to provide financial aid to Palestine.
Justine Henin-Hardenne has now dumped 2000 Australian champion Davenport out of the season-opening Grand Slam thrice.
Anand said losing the seventh game had put him on the back-foot and he felt fortunate to defend the crown.
