Check out highlights from the four World Group ties that took place over the weekend, including some sharp shooting from Japanese No.1 Ayumi Morita as her team took on Russia.
Daniela Hantuchova led Slovakia into the semifinals of Fed Cup for the first time since they won the title back in 2002. Next up for Slovakia is Russia, who clinched a win over Japan in the doubles.
The Czech Republic and Italy, who have combined to win the last four years of Fed Cup, set up a semifinal clash in the 2013 edition of the international competition. Italy's win came down to the wire.
The Czech Republic took an early lead against Australia but the other three World Group ties - including Italy's tie with the United States - were locked at 1-1 after Day 1 of Fed Cup play.
