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Fed Cup: Czech Republic makes last-four

The Czechs will meet either the US or Germany in the semi-finals on April 22-23.

Fed Cup: Czech Republic makes last-four

Barbora Strycova (Photo: AFP)

The Czech Republic advanced to the semi-finals of the Fed Cup women's tennis tournament for the ninth time in a row after defeating Spain 3-2 in the first round.

The Czechs tied Spain 1-1 after Saturday's singles matches. In Sunday's action, Czech player Karolina Pliskova, currently third in the WTA rankings, defeated Spainish seventh seed Garbine Muguruza, reports Xinhua.

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Barbora Strycova won the third decisive point for the Czech side against Spaniard Lara Arruabarrena.

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The Czech Republic lost to Spain in the doubles contest.

With this win, the Czechs will meet either the US or Germany in the semi-finals on April 22-23.

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