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SEVILLE, Spain — The Czech Republic beat defending champion Switzerland 3-0 on the first day of the group stage at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. Debutant Linda Noskova defeated Celine Naef in three sets in the first singles match on Tuesday. Another debutant Marie Bouzkova beat Viktorija Golubic in straight sets in the second match of the Group A tie. Bouzkova was a late addition to the Czech team following the withdrawal of world No. 8 Karolina Muchova because of a wrist injury. The third point came with Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova defeating Golubic and Jil Teichmann 7-6 (3), 6-2 in the doubles match. Slovenia defeated last year's runner-up Australia 2-1 in Group B.
