Czechs speed to 2-0 on Germany; U.S. and France all tied up

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Czechs speed to 2-0 on Germany; U.S. and France all tied up

Published Apr 21, 2018

This weekend of semifinal action brought two highly-anticipated Fed Cup ties and so far it’s been all about the Czechs, winners of five of the last seven trophies.

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In the blockbuster semifinal of the weekend, it was the Czech Republic, behind their two biggest stars, charging past hosts Germany, gaining a decisive 2-0 advantage heading into Sunday.

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, a two-time title winner already in 2018, led the Czech domination, cruising past Julia Goerges, another of the hottest players on tour, 6-3, 6-2 to get off to an early lead in Stuttgart.

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The Saturday sweep was clinched when world number six Pliskova powered past Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3.

There was a more intensely fought tie in the south of France where the hosts were locked at one-all with the defending champions US after the first day of play.

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The Americans were looking good for a 2-0 lead going into Sunday after a dominant opening set from Coco Vandeweghe but France’s Kristina Mladenovic fought back to level the tie at one match apiece with the 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory.

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Sloane Stephens, fresh off her triumph at the Miami Open, fought hard in her first match on clay this season, giving the US a critical opening point with her 7-6, 7-5 win over Pauline Parmentier.

The Fed Cup semifinals will conclude Sunday with reverse singles action between Pliskova and Goerges in Stuttgart and Mladenovic and Stephens in Aix-en-Provence.

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Czechs speed to 2-0 on Germany; U.S. and France all tied up

Czechs speed to 2-0 on Germany; U.S. and France all tied up

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