Germany to face Russia in their first ever Fed Cup tie . Serbian Ana Ivanovic , ranked 15 , will lead campaign against injury - hit Russia . The former world No . 1 is hoping to make a comeback after career injuries . Czech Republic will face Italy in opposing semifinal , with Petra Kvitova hoping to return to form .
Serbia to face Russia in their first ever Fed Cup semifinal . Serb Ana Ivanovic , ranked 15 , will lead campaign against injury-hit Russia . The former world No . 1 is hoping to make a comeback after career slump . Czech Republic will face Italy in opposing semifinal , with Petra Kvitova hoping to return to form .