France [3] v. Czech Republic [5]
Alize Cornet [France] versus Petra Kvitova [Czech Republic]
Kvitova was on fire in her first match against an under-powered Medina Garrigues. The problem for Cornet here is that she plays a similar style to the Spaniard and Kvitova will be out for blood. Like most matches the Czech plays, it'll come down to whether her thunderous shots are landing in or out. The good news for Petra Kvitova, she appears to be in good form and has that winning feeling. Cornet doesn't have much to trouble her.
My winner: Kvitova in two.
Jo-Wilfied Tsonga [France] versus Radek Stepanek [Czech Republic]
While Stepanek looked good in his opening tie, the Frenchman Tsonga is a different kettle of fish. Tsonga looked good in his opening tournament in the middle east, knocking off Andy Murray. He'll be looking to continue the momentum here. Stepanek, as we know, will throw everything at Tsonga and he may even sneak a set.
My winner: Tsonga in three.
Cornet/Tsonga [France] versus Kvitova/Stepanek [Czech Republic]
The Czech's surprised me in the first tie, they gelled even better than I thought they would. Stepanek really is a great doubles player, he'll dominate the match here again. Both Tsonga and Cornet can be quite volatile, so I can see Stepanek frustrating the pair with good net play.
My winner: Czech Republic in two.
Cornet steps in for the recently retired Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli. Her retirement dissipated the chances for France to win the Hopman Cup.
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