France makes Davis cup semis by beating Czech Republic 3-1

TRINEC, Czech Republic (AP) - Jo-Wilfried Tsonga overcame an early scare to win the opening reverse singles Sunday to give France a 3-1 victory over the Czech Republic in the Davis Cup quarterfinal.

Amid increased security following the deadly attack in the French city of Nice, Tsonga rallied to win 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-4, 7-5 and earn a spot in the Davis Cup semifinal for France for the second time in three years.

France faces the United States or Croatia in the semifinal in September. Ahead of the reverse singles, the Americans lead 2-1.

The Frenchman hit a big passing forehand to gain two break points in the 11th game of the fourth set and closed out the best-of-five series on his first match point on the indoor hard court in the eastern Czech city of Trinec.