The Fed Cup final turned out to be just another coronation for the Czech Republic. Germany's singles players didn't show up on day 1 and then Kerber choked away a 3rd set lead to allow Kvitova to clinch the title for the hosts.
Kvitova and Safarova both won in straight sets and then Kvitova came back from 4-1 down in the 3rd to win the final 5 games of the rubber to give the Czech Republic their 3rd title in 4 years. And I'm not sure the dynasty will end any time soon. Kvitova is a solid #1 singles players, Safarova has emerged to able to beat anyone in this competition and they generally have a world-class doubles team as well. We could be seeing them on top another few times in the near future.
Petra Kvitova (CZE) def. Andrea Petkovic (GER) 6-2 6-4
Lucie Safarova (CZE) def. Angelique Kerber (GER) 6-4 6-4
Kvitova def. Kerber 7-6(5) 4-6 6-4
(Goerges/Lisicki (GER) def. Hlavackova/Hradecka (CZE) 6-4 6-3
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