Original post updated with completed results.
Czech obliterates Japan 5-0.
Italy spears Great Britain 3-2 behind an excellent effort by the Fab Fognini who simply outplayed Andy Murray, OBE, in straight sets. Andreas Seppi sealed the deal as expected, also in straight sets.

France and Germany knotted at 2-2 behind Tsonga's straight set win over Kamke, but Gael Monfils looks like he's got this tie won.
Switzerland and KazakhSTAN all square at 2-2 behind Stan's win today over Kukushkin.
Federer vs. Golubev in the decider starting now.
Respectfully,
masterclass