Czech Republic's Radek Stepanek and France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga pose for the media after the draw for their Davis Cup World Group first round match in Ostrava, Czech Republic on March 5, 2009. REUTERS/Petr Josek
(Reuters) - A noisy crowd, big stage and Roland Garros atmosphere could play an important part in France's Davis Cup semi-final against record-chasing champions Czech Republic, according to old hands Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Radek Stepanek.
Tsonga, who leads a talented team of top 30-ranked players including Gael Monfils, Richard Gasquet and Julien Benneteau into this weekend's tie, said the home crowd on familiar French Open clay would propel them to their first final since 2010.
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