Sabine Lisicki looks ahead to the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group first round clash between Germany and defending champions Czech Republic. The tie marks Germany's return to the top division after their promotion last season.
Led by Lisicki and Andrea Petkovic, who is expected to miss this tie through injury, women's tennis in Germany has undergone a renaissance in recent times with five players currently ranked within the world's Top 50.
Sabine Lisicki (GER) - 20/01/2012