The 2014 Davis Cup is gradually drawing to a crescendo and Friday saw the semi-final and playoff phases get underway.
In the semis, the Czech Republic and France began their head-to-head for a place in this year's final, with Italy and Switzerland the other parties hoping to claim their berth.
Only the most deserving teams will make their way into the closing encounter, while the playoff draw also featured a high standard of matchups, with teams from all over the world striving to book their spots in the 2015 tournament.
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