Czech Republic clinches Fed Cup win (AP)

The Czech Republic reached its third consecutive Fed Cup semifinals Sunday, taking an insurmountable 3-0 lead over Slovakia when Petra Kvitova beat Daniela Hantuchova 6-4, 6-2 in the first reverse singles match. The Czech Republic will face Belgium or the United States in the semifinals in April. The 18th-ranked Kvitova got off to a strong start on the hard courts at Sibamac Arena, breaking…