Czechs into semi-finals at Billie Jean King Cup after beating US

Czechia have reached the semi-finals at the Billie Jean King Cup in Glasgow after beating the US team 2:1 on Friday evening. The decisive second point in the Group D clash was won by Kateřina Siniaková, who beat world number seven Cori Gauf 7-6 6-1. Markéta Vondroušová had earlier overcome Danielle Collins 6-3 6-3.

The Americans took a consolation point in the closing doubles, when Madison Keys and Taylor Townsend beat Karolína Plíšková and Karolína Muchová in two sets.

Czechia will now take on Switzerland for a place in the final.