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Czechs beat Russia to win Fed Cup

The Czech Republic won an enthralling Fed Cup final 3-2 after beating Russia in a deciding doubles rubber.

Resuming at 1-1, Maria Sharapova put Russia 2-1 up after overcoming Petra Kvitova 3-6 6-4 6-2.

However, Karolina Pliskova beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-3 6-4 to level the tie again.

In the decider, Pliskova and Barbora Strycova gave Czech Republic the victory after a 4-6 6-3 6-2 win over Elena Vesnina and Pavlyuchenkova.

More to follow.