Both Fed Cup semi-finals tied after opening day singles


  • Tennis
  • Sunday, 23 Apr 2017

Katerina Siniakova of Czech Republic (L) and Shelby Rogers of the USA (R) meet at the net following their semi-finals Fed Cup match match in Tampa, Florida April 22, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / RHONA WISE

(Reuters) - The Czech Republic stayed in the running for a fourth consecutive Fed Cup title when they finished the opening-day singles locked at 1-1 in their semi-final against the United States on Saturday.

Despite missing several top players, the Czechs showed their depth when world number 38 Katerina Siniakova beat American Shelby Rogers 6-3 6-3 in the second match.

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