France book Davis Cup semis spot

France have booked their place in the semi-finals of the Davis Cup at the expense of Germany.

Michael Llodra and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga teamed up for a straight-sets doubles victory over Germany's Christopher Kas and Philipp Petzschner.
The French pair claimed a 7-6 (7/4) 6-4 6-4 win over Kas and Petzschner in Stuttgart, giving their team an unassailable 3-0 lead in the tie and guaranteeing them a last-four clash with either the United States or Spain, who lead 2-0 in Austin.
The victory stretched to an astonishing 18 live rubbers France's winning run against Germany dating back to 1953.
The German pair looked to be in control when they broke to go 6-5 up in the opening set, but Llodra and Tsonga broke back to love, then went on to take the tie-break.
Kas and Petzschner saved three set points in the second, but they ultimately submitted and went on to lose in two hours and 15 minutes.