(Source: Tennis Europe) The Czech Republic has made its mark yet again, downing Russia in a dramatic Fed Cup by BNP Paribas final between two European powerhouses of women's tennis. Having the home crowd in their corner was a clear advantage for the Czechs, as the final in Prague went all the way to the fifth rubber. The hosts eventually pulled off a 3-2 victory to successfully defend their title. After a period of dominance in this event in the 1980s (as part of Czechoslovakia), this marks a new era of team tennis...
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