Czechs beat Italy for second victory at Hopman Cup

The Czech Republic beat Italy on Tuesday for their second victory at tennis’s Hopman Cup mixed team event in Perth, Australia. Lucie Šafářová overcame Flavia Pennetta while Adam Pavlásek, who is 20, notched up a surprise victory over Fabio Fognini before the Czech pair secured victory in the doubles. They will now face a USA team comprising Serena Williams and John Isner on Thursday for a place in the final.

Author: Ian Willoughby