The Czech Republic took another step towards defending their Fed Cup title after a comprehensive victory over Germany, while Russia, Serbia and Italy also progressed to the last four.
Petra Kvitova from the Czech Republic reacts during her Fed Cup World Group tennis match against Sabine Lisicki of Germany in Stuttgart, southern Germany.
The Czechs will play the Italians while Russia host Serbia in the semi-finals.
This article is older than 60 days, which we reserve for our premium members only.You can subscribe to our premium member subscription, here.
About the author

- Writer: AFP News agency
- Position: Agence France-Presse
Latest stories in this category:
- England crush Windies to clinch Test series
- Djokovic bid for history off to winning start
- Injury rules England's Barry out of Euro 2012
- Federer equals Connors Grand Slam win record
- Quickfire Li Na into French Open second round
- Top seed Azarenka survives French Open scare
- Criscito out of Italy squad after police search
- Johnson edges Dufner to win at PGA Colonial

