Some of the usual suspects like Serbia and Spain are absent from the Davis Cup World Group semifinals this time around, but the last-four lineup in 2014 is still a blockbuster one—especially in terms of individual talent. Among the players in action this weekend are Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland, France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Richard Gasquet, and Gael Monfils, Czech Tomas Berdych, and Fabio Fognini of Italy.

Switzerland is a heavy favorite as it hosts the Italians, while France is set to entertain the Czech Republic in what has all the makings of a blockbuster, tough-to-call showdown.

Czech Republic vs. France

Where: Paris, France
Surface: Clay
Czech Republic: Tomas Berdych, Lukas Rosol, Radek Stepanek, Jiri Vesely
France: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Richard Gasquet, Gael Monfils, Julien Benneteau

Two rounds away from its first Davis Cup title since 2001, France has the good fortune of hosting a third…